This novella by Ken Liu explores an experimental technology that allows people to revisit historical events. A Chinese couple, Evan Wei and Akemi Kirino, discover the concept of quantum entanglement and apply it to create a time machine. They decide to expose the truth about Unit 731, a covert biological and chemical warfare research experiment conducted by the Japanese during World War II. The book questions the reliability of history and the concept of personal vs. public truth.
Authors:
Ken Liu
Years:
2012
Location:
historical-earth
Genre:
Science Fiction
AwardInfo:
nebula-2012