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"The Space Between Worlds" is a 2019 science fiction novel by Micaiah Johnson, published by Del Rey Books. It is set in a near-future multiverse where Earths can be visited only by individuals whose alternate-world counterparts have died. The protagonist, Cara, who has survived the deaths of many of her doppelgängers, becomes entangled in a murder investigation. The novel explores themes of class, identity, and inequality.
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How does travel between worlds work in The Space Between Worlds?
A person can visit an alternate Earth only if that world's version of them has died. Cara is valuable because she has survived in relatively few parallel worlds, giving her access to many others.
Who is Cara in The Space Between Worlds?
Cara is the protagonist and a traveller between parallel Earths. Her survival across multiple versions of reality makes her useful to the organization controlling interworld travel.
Who wrote The Space Between Worlds?
The novel was written by Micaiah Johnson and published by Del Rey in 2019. It combines multiverse science fiction with questions about identity, class, and power.
What is the main danger in The Space Between Worlds?
The danger is not just physical travel between Earths, but the political system built around deciding who may travel and who is expendable. Cara's personal history exposes the unequal cost of that system.
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