The Speed of Dark
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 Cover of first edition (paperback) |
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| Author | Elizabeth Moon |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction novel |
| Publisher | Orbit Books |
| Released | 2002 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 1-841-49141-1 |
The Speed of Dark is a near-future science fiction novel by American author Elizabeth Moon, first published as a paperback in 2002. The story is told from the first person viewpoint of an autistic computer programmer. It won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 2003, and was also an Arthur C. Clarke Award finalist.
[edit] Plot summary
Lou is a bioinformatics specialist, and high-functioning autistic, who has made a good life for himself. A new manager at the firm where he works puts pressure on the department where many autistic people work. Lou is pressured to undergo an experimental treatment that might "cure" his autism. Lou does not think he needs curing, but he risks losing his job and other accommodations the company has put in place for its autistic employees.
| Preceded by American Gods by Neil Gaiman |
Nebula Award for Best Novel 2003 |
Succeeded by Paladin of Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold |
