Up the Walls of the World
Published in 1978, Up the Walls of the World is a queer science fiction and trans fiction novel by James Tiptree, Jr.. It deals with military research, human-alien encounters, extrasensory perception and life on other planets.
13 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 13 editions across 3 languages.
At about 319 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1979 — Best Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Up the Walls of the World?
Up the Walls of the World was written by James Tiptree, Jr. and first published in 1978.
What genre is Up the Walls of the World?
It is usually shelved as Queer Science Fiction and Transgender & Nonbinary Fiction.
How long is Up the Walls of the World?
The median edition has 319 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Up the Walls of the World?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Knife of Never Letting Go, A Psalm for the Wild-Built and Light From Uncommon Stars.
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