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Science Fiction· United States

The Falling Woman

by Pat Murphy
Aggregate Editorial Score46/100
★Nebula Award
Published 1988287 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Pat Murphy's The Falling Woman (1988) stands as one of the most significant works of science fiction of its era. An archaeologist who can see the ghosts of ancient Mayans is joined by her estranged daughter at a dig site in Yucatán. Murphy's Nebula Award winner blends archaeology and the supernatural in a lyrical exploration of mother-daughter relationships and hidden worlds. Themes of Mayan culture, ghosts, archaeology run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nebula Award 1988.

Book Details

AuthorPat Murphy
Published1988
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages287
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780312929404
Editorial Score46/100
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Awards & Recognition

Nebula Award
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198843
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Falling Woman about?

An archaeologist who can see the ghosts of ancient Mayans is joined by her estranged daughter at a dig site in Yucatán. Murphy's Nebula Award winner blends archaeology and the supernatural in a lyrical exploration of mother-daughter relationships and hidden worlds.

Who wrote The Falling Woman?

The Falling Woman was written by Pat Murphy, from United States. First published in 1988.

What awards has The Falling Woman won?

The Falling Woman has received the following awards and honours: Nebula Award 1988.

Is The Falling Woman worth reading?

The Falling Woman is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 43/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Mayan culture, ghosts, archaeology.

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What category is The Falling Woman?

The Falling Woman is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

What country is The Falling Woman from?

The Falling Woman originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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