Legacy: A Novel (The Way Book 3)

Legacy: A Novel (The Way Book 3)

by Greg Bear

4.0 (591)

4.0 stars from 591 reviews. Top 94% of Literary Fiction books we track.

455 pages~7.6 hr readPublished by Bt BoundPublished 1960-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You want hard sci-fi that takes biology and physics seriously but never forgets the people caught in the middle.
  • You appreciate stories about conflict between authority and settlement, where both sides have valid claims.
  • You enjoy character-driven narratives where the real drama comes from watching someone's beliefs shift as they witness human struggle firsthand.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You need fast-paced action and plot twists; this is thoughtful and contemplative.
  • You prefer standalone novels; this is the third book in a series and assumes knowledge of The Way's mechanics.
  • You're looking for uplift or easy answers; this explores the genuine harm that well-intentioned humans can inflict on new worlds.

About this book

Legacy is the third book in The Way series. The Way is a tunnel to the multiverse, providing access to infinite possible realities throughout the universe. From its entrance in Axis City, a space station at the center of the asteroid-starship Thistledown, travelers can reach any world and any time. Lamarckia is a world similar to Earth but inhabited by shapeshifting biological forms. More than four thousand colonists have illegally used the Way to settle there. The ruling gatekeepers worry that interaction between humans and aliens could have devastating consequences for both species. Olmy Ap Sennon is sent to Lamarckia to spy on the colonists and investigate their impact on their new world. As he observes their struggle to survive in their harsh environment and with each other, Olmy experiences both the joy and heartache of a meaningful life.

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