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Darwin's Radio by Greg Bear

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... the scientific rigor and plausible biology?

Blindsight by Peter Watts

If you loved the way Darwin's Radio blended cutting-edge genetics and evolutionary theory with a gripping plot, you’ll be fascinated by Blindsight. Watts takes you on a first-contact mission where hard biology, neuroscience, and evolutionary concepts drive both the mystery and the horror, making you question what it means to be conscious—and human.

... the global implications of a human reproductive crisis?

The Children of Men by P.D. James

If the sweeping, world-altering stakes of a species-level crisis in Darwin's Radio gripped you, The Children of Men offers another chilling vision. Here, humanity faces extinction as global infertility changes the social and political landscape, and James’s narrative explores how individuals and societies respond to such seismic change.

... the detailed, immersive world shaped by biological science?

The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi

If you were drawn into the intricate world of Darwin's Radio, where scientific discovery transforms society, you’ll be captivated by The Windup Girl. Bacigalupi’s near-future Bangkok is richly imagined, with biotech corporations, genetically engineered plagues, and cultural complexity that feels as real as Bear’s evolutionary upheavals.

... the philosophical exploration of science and humanity?

Anathem by Neal Stephenson

If you appreciated the deep, speculative questions about evolution and what it means for humanity in Darwin's Radio, Anathem will draw you in with its meditation on consciousness, cosmology, and the boundaries of scientific knowledge—woven into a story of discovery and crisis.

... the psychological complexity and inner motivations of characters under stress?

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

If you found the internal struggles, trauma, and psychological depth of characters like Kaye and Mitch in Darwin's Radio compelling, The Silent Patient delivers a tightly wound psychological mystery centered on unraveling a character’s motivations and secrets under extreme pressure.

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