Children of Time, written by Adrian Tchaikovsky, is a captivating science fiction novel that explores the intricacies of alien diplomatic relations through the lens of evolution and civilization. The story takes place in a future where humanity has terraformed a distant planet and accidentally uplifted a species of intelligent spiders. As the spiders develop their own civilization and grapple with their newfound sentience, a human expedition arrives to establish contact. The novel delves into the challenges of communication, cultural understanding, and the clash of civilizations. Children of Time is a thought-provoking and imaginative exploration of alien diplomacy that will leave readers pondering the nature of intelligence and the possibilities of coexistence.
