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Solar

Book • 2010
Ian McEwan's 'Solar' is a darkly comic novel that follows the life of Michael Beard, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist struggling with personal and professional crises.

As his career stagnates and his personal life unravels, Beard stumbles upon a potential solution to climate change, leading him on a journey to develop a revolutionary solar energy technology.

The novel explores themes of scientific ambition, environmental responsibility, and the complexities of human nature.

McEwan's sharp wit and insightful commentary make 'Solar' a compelling exploration of the challenges facing humanity in the age of climate change.

The novel blends science and satire to create a thought-provoking narrative that questions our ability to solve the environmental crisis.

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