{"product_id":"book-h2yh","title":"How to Buy a Planet","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Earth has been sold. \u003ci\u003eWhat could possibly go wrong?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED for The Selfies Fiction Award 2021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINALIST, Page Turner Awards 2021\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe location: London. The date: Very, very soon. Beset by multiple crises and buried under a growing mountain of debt, the leaders of the G7 have taken the only logical decision.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey've sold the planet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Toby, a penniless student, and his two new flatmates find out one morning on TV, they're surprised to find the Earth's new alien owners are staggeringly cute and bring the promise of a debt-free future. They're just getting ready to celebrate along with the rest of the world, when a chance encounter with a mysterious professor reveals the truth. And there's a glitch: the Earth is about to be destroyed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFresh, fun, and fast-paced, \u003ci\u003eHow to Buy a Planet\u003c\/i\u003e is the unforgettable tale of three students on an impossible quest to beat the system. Perfect for fans of Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, or sci-fi hero, Doctor Who.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat the critics are saying about \u003ci\u003eHow to Buy a Planet\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Builds a palpable sense of cinematic tension …\u003c\/b\u003e will captivate readers with its ingenuity and timeliness.\" BookLife Prize Critic's report, Score 8.5\/10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"What a timely read … \u003ci\u003eTotally mesmerising\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eOxford Daily Information\u003c\/i\u003e review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Entertaining and fast-moving science fiction adventure … Written with a sense of humour, fun, and wonder.\"\u003c\/b\u003e Una McCormack, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eHow to Buy a Planet\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A stunning debut …\u003c\/b\u003e It came up as similar to other books I've been reading but this is really in \u003cb\u003ea class of its own.\"\u003c\/b\u003e Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This is hilarious. Well-rounded characters, brilliantly written … Can't wait for the next book.\"\u003c\/b\u003e Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This book reads like a mash-up of 'Hitchhiker's Guide' and a Simon Pegg movie, and it's excellent! … I couldn't put it down.\"\u003c\/b\u003e Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A tour de force of world-building …\u003c\/b\u003e This book entertains and educates. How can you ask for more?\" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Read it when it first came out; read it again this week - \u003cb\u003eeven better second time around!\"\u003c\/b\u003e Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Loved this book. It's interesting, different, clever, funny and imaginative. Didn't want to put it down.\u003c\/b\u003e And there's a brilliant subtle twist at the end which totally links this fantasy story to today's real world. And makes a very thoughtful point. \u003cb\u003eRead it. It's excellent.\"\u003c\/b\u003e Amazon UK reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I can see and appreciate where the comparisons to Douglas Adams come from, \u003cb\u003ebut this book is its own animal … I loved it!\"\u003c\/b\u003e Amazon US reviewer ","brand":"Tantor","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49353769222448,"sku":"BDh2yh","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49353769255216,"sku":"ZEh2yh","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49353769320752,"sku":"ZMh2yh","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/h2yh-Square-cover.jpg?v=1780239564","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-h2yh","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}