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Tower of Glass
Published 1970 by Scribner · 247 pages
Hugo · 1971
FinalistNebula · 1971
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18 award entries · 10 books · 1 wins · 1968–1981
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Synopsis
In the 24th century, the brilliant entrepreneur Simeon Krug directs the construction of a massive tower of glass in the Arctic tundra, intended to answer mysterious signals from the stars. Meanwhile, the androids he created to build the tower have developed a secret religion worshipping Krug as their god, yearning for the freedom and equality he refuses to grant them.
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