Books like New York 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson
In the year 2140, the waters have risen to engulf New York City, turning every street into a canal and each skyscraper into a floating island. Yet the inhabitants have adapted, and the city remains a vibrant and bustling metropolis, though forever altered. Through the varied perspectives of residents within one building, author Kim Stanley Robinson illustrates how the city and its people evolve in response to the dramatic environmental changes.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Kim Stanley Robinson
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