The Chapter Ends

The Chapter Ends is a book published in 1954, and it has to do with the implications of the hypothetical time when humans would eventually leave planet Earth for good. Set tens of thousands of years in our future, it envisions a universe in which the human race already conquered the stars, as the last few millions of people living on Earth are being forced to relocate to a different planet. But what will their eventual choice be? Also, what does this really mean for Earth and for the heritage of human beings everywhere?

Like many of his early works, The Chapter Ends reflects upon Anderson’s remarkable ability to create stories that are not only entertaining, but also bring deep, thought-provoking issues to the table. You’ll find that the political, ethical and social issues related to the story are equally enjoyable in their complexity and depth, as the storyline itself.