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Genesis (novel)
::''This article is about the 2006 novel. For information on the stories of 1951, 2000, or 2007 see Genesis (disambiguation).''
''Genesis'' (2006) is a philosophical science fiction novel by New Zealand author Bernard Beckett. It won the 2007 Esther Glen Award for children's literature, and the 2007 New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.〔("Genesis, by Bernard Beckett" ), Gerard Wood, ''SFF Media'', 21 April 2009 〕 As of 2008 it has been published in 22 countries.〔
''Genesis'' looks at questions such as the origins of life (hence ''Genesis''), ideas about human consciousness, and the nature of a soul which separates humans from other animals or machines.〔("Review: Genesis by Bernard Beckett" ), John Ottinger III, TOR, March 5, 2009.〕
==Plot summary==
The entirety of the novel consists of Anaximander, a new candidate for The Academy, participating in a grueling four-hour auditory entrance exam. The Academy consists of the most elite class in society and plays an influential role in the lives of all living on the island Republic. Therefore, it is little wonder that Anaximander would be enthusiastic over such an opportunity and consequently spend large amounts of time preparing with her tutor Pericles. Her chosen area of expertise, which she will be questioned over, is on the life of her long-dead hero Adam Forde. As the exam progresses, the reader is granted much insight into the history of the Republic, information that is integral to understanding the significance of Adam Forde’s life. Anaximander explains how, beginning in 2030, early attempts at genetic engineering created widespread fear throughout the world. The United States entered a war with the Middle East that could not be won in an attempt to spread democratic ideals that fit poorly with the native culture of the country. Europe at this time was viewed as having lost its morality, and China’s rise in power led to a fear that a global conflict loomed. In the midst of such global turmoil, a worldwide plague developed, and the island Republic formed, isolating citizens completely from outside contact. All living on the island were consequently safe but not free.
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