Null : A Novel Of Infinity - Science Fiction by Tanzim Rahman , Soham Guha

 Null : A Novel Of Infinity - Science Fiction by Tanzim Rahman ,  Soham Guha

Null means empty but this book gave me a lot to dive in from the science and reality perspective. I was taken aback by the mystery of an unknown person getting woken up by a companion with no name.

I wonder how this person has the ability to do all tasks but doesn't have a name. He request the person lying to name him. Though the person has blurred memories but knew him well.. He suggest him to name himself, and then he names himself as Britto.

On turning the pages and diving into the mystery of this unknown place, I found him to be Sareng Sankhyak, a reluctant journalist haunted by the question of whether life is worth living.  He is trying to figure out the reason behind living. His assignment is to cover a scientific breakthrough that could change humanity forever—a device that makes dark matter visible.

He is accompanied by Britto, Nargi and many more. His companion is without emotions but still he helps him to unfurl the mystery with a recommeded solution to it.

As they delve deeper into the research, Sareng begins to confront his own existential doubts, finding unexpected connections between the scientific marvel and the essence of human existence. With each revelation, he starts to recognise that perhaps the quest for understanding—and the relationships forged along the way—might hold the key to his own sense of purpose.

The author has successfully combined the science fiction genre with sophisticated issues such as dark matter theory. In this story, he combines intangible beliefs about creation and consciousness. The inexplicable happenings are linked to old secrets. This intriguing contradiction adds to the story's appeal.

The world-building in the novel is remarkable. The addition of artificial life forms and their brilliant descriptions make this a must-read for science fiction aficionados. The subplot about existentialism and the meaning of being human adds an intriguing twist to the drama. While the sci-fi aspect of the novel keeps it interesting, the introspective aspect makes it thought-provoking.

Overall, it is engrossing read.

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