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Manifold: Time

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Manifold: Time is a 1999 hard science fiction novel by Stephen Baxter and the first book in the Manifold trilogy. The story follows aerospace millionaire Reid Malenfant, who attempts to exploit near-Earth asteroids despite warnings about the imminent extinction of humanity. The narrative is deeply rooted in complex physics and cosmology, specifically exploring the Fermi paradox, multiple dimensions, and the ultimate fate of the universe. It won the BSFA Award for Best Novel in 2000 and was nominated for the Hugo Award.

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How good is Manifold: Time?
Manifold: Time scores 6.93/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Novel category.
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