58 pages • 1 hour read
Adrian TchaikovskyChildren of Time
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky explores humanity's attempts to preserve its species by terraforming a distant planet and the unintended evolution of an intelligent spider species. As human survivors seek a new home, they encounter these beings, leading to complex interactions and challenges in coexistence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Adrian Tchaikovsky's Children of Time is widely praised for its complex world-building and unique perspective on evolution and civilization. Readers appreciate the intricate plot and engaging characters, but some find its pacing uneven and scientific concepts overly detailed. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking sci-fi that challenges conventional storytelling.
Who Should Read Children of Time?
Readers who enjoy Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky are typically fans of hard science fiction with intricate world-building and complex, evolving societies. They might also appreciate works like Dune by Frank Herbert and Foundation by Isaac Asimov for their thought-provoking explorations of civilization and survival.