Pollen (novel)

Pollen (novel)

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name = Pollen
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author = Jeff Noon
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country = Great Britain
language = English
series = Vurt series
genre = Science fiction
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release_date = 1995
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media_type = Print
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preceded_by = Vurt
followed_by = Automated Alice

Pollen is a 1995 science fiction novel written by British author Jeff Noon.

Plot summary

"Pollen" is the sequel to "Vurt" and concerns the ongoing struggle between the real world and the virtual world. When concerning the virtual world, some references to Greek mythology are noticeable, including Persephone and Demeter, the river Styx and Charon, and Hades (portrayed by the character John Barleycorn).

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