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Second Ending

James White

Published 1962 by Ace Books · 100 pages

Hugo · 1962

Finalist
Science Fiction

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2 award entries · 2 books · 0 wins · 1962–1966

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Synopsis

Ross, the last human on Earth, is awakened from suspended animation by robots after nuclear war has sterilized the planet. Across repeated periods of waking and hibernation, he directs a growing robot workforce in an attempt to restore life.

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Post-Apocalyptic
AI & RobotsHumanity's Future

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Author nationality
United Kingdom