About “The Witling”

The Witling is a 1976 novel by Vernor Vinge that follows two anthropologists marooned on a distant world, suffering from food poisoning, as they become entangled in a conflict between warring alien factions. The factions are engaged in a battle involving deadly telekinetic powers, and the anthropologists' ability to resolve the conflict becomes essential to the survival of all inhabitants.

Book details

Published
1976
Latest edition
1976 · ISBN 9780765308863
ISBN
9780765308863

Frequently asked questions

How many pages is The Witling?

The Witling by Vernor Vinge has 224 pages.

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