Science fiction · Fantasy · Dystopian
Seveneves
The Moon breaks apart without warning, and scientists realise that Earth has only two years before a rain of debris ends life on the surface. Humanity builds a desperate plan in orbit, and the book then leaps far ahead.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2015
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 867
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like engineering-heavy science fiction with a huge sweep and a lot of detail on how survival works.
Skip this if you dislike long technical explanations or want character moments over problem-solving.
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Quick answers about Seveneves
- What is Seveneves about?
- The Moon breaks apart without warning, and scientists realise that Earth has only two years before a rain of debris ends life on the surface. Humanity builds a desperate plan in orbit, and the book then leaps far ahead.
- Who should read Seveneves?
- Read it if you like engineering-heavy science fiction with a huge sweep and a lot of detail on how survival works. Skip it if you dislike long technical explanations or want character moments over problem-solving.
- How long and how fast is Seveneves?
- It is a slow-paced, long read of about 867 pages, first published in 2015.
- Does Seveneves have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Death, Grief, Violence.
- Can I borrow Seveneves for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Seveneves; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Seveneves?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Martian, Project Hail Mary, Station Eleven.
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Station Eleven
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