The Swarm
science fiction novel by Frank Schätzing
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The Swarm is a visual artwork classified under the genres of techno-thriller, science fiction, and thriller . It belongs to a category of works that blend speculative technology with high-stakes narrative tension . The artwork draws on elements common to science fiction and thriller traditions to construct its visual and thematic framework . Its classification as a techno-thriller indicates an emphasis on technological systems as central to its plot or aesthetic .
Key Facts
- Author: Frank Schätzing[3]
- Award received: Q139589521[4], German Science Fiction Prize for best novel[5]
- Genre: techno-thriller[6], science fiction[7], thriller[8]
- Language of work or name: German[9]
- Country of origin: Germany[10]
- Publication date: 2004[11], 2008[12]
- Has edition or translation: Q122128003[13], Q122130820[14]
- Main subject: marine biology[15]
- Title: Der Schwarm[16], Odwet oceanu[17], Qun[18], Sürü[19], Den femte dag[20], Den femte dagen[21], Pedot[22], Abysses[23], De zwerm[24], El quinto día[25], Peti dan[26], Adâncuri[27], Il quinto giorno[28], O quinto dia[29]
- Derivative work: The Swarm[30]
- Form of creative work: novel[31]
Why It Matters
The Swarm has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] It is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
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What awards did The Swarm receive?
Honors received include Q139589521[4] and German Science Fiction Prize for best novel[5].