--- product_id: 215439168 title: "Outland (Quantum Earth)" price: "₱2505" currency: PHP in_stock: false reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/215439168-outland-quantum-earth store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Outland (Quantum Earth) **Price:** ₱2505 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Outland (Quantum Earth) - **How much does it cost?** ₱2505 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/215439168-outland-quantum-earth) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Outland (Quantum Earth) [Taylor, Dennis E.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Outland (Quantum Earth) Review: Suspend disbelief and enjoy - Based on the publication date, I thought this novel was written after the first Bobiverse book. But based on some of the references in Outland, it felt like it was written earlier. I think Outland was written before Bob, then republished with a later date. So be prepared for some dated references and a writing style that doesn't develop into full Bobishness until the second half of Outland. What I didn't like: The first half of the novel isn't plausibly grounded. Not in terms of the technology (sci fi novels get to make things up, like interdimensional gateways), but in terms of human behavior (as in, a few college students are the ones who develop a gateway using basic undergrad engineering lab equipment and then don't tell anybody while using it for an interdimensional joyride). The setup in the Bobiverse felt strangely more plausible. What I really liked: Once I got past the implausibility (which the author himself slyly noted by having one of the characters refer to the implausibility of behavior in teen slasher movies), I really enjoyed the world of this novel. It has the same "engineers rule" POV as the Bobiverse. It feels like (passively) playing a really good civilization sim, where you have to create a working society after an apocalyptic event, combined with a classic colony sim, since you get to build the colony while staying loosely connected to the post-apocalypse world. The characters play well off each other. And the novel reaches a satisfying conclusion -- a point at which to pause and take stock, even as you recognize that it's only the end of the beginning. Bill in the story seems to be an early model for Bob. Who knows -- maybe he came back from Outland, started a software company, sold the company, met a car, and became a von Neumann machine. Who's to say? Bottom line: If you enjoy the Bobiverse (which I do!), there's a high probability you'll enjoy Outland. Just suspend disbelief during the first part of the novel (the implausible story setup) and enjoy the world you've landed in. This author has a talent for delivering plots reminiscent of Heinlein, Hamilton, Tchaikovsky, etc. with the light touch reminiscent of Hitchhiker's Guide or Trouble with Tribbles. Review: Not Quite Bobiverse but a Decent Read - This was not the best book ever written, but it was good enough. I think you could say tat the first half was passable and the second half was better, which is a good thing. I feel like I left this book feeling better about it than I did when I started it. My expectations were pretty high, as I absolutely love the Bobiverse series. This was not that, far from it, but in the end it was a pretty good read. I don't know what I could call this SciFi. While technically it is, it's really more of a real-life post/mid-apocalyptic reality game show scenario. That's not quite right but those of you who have read it will probably agree there's some truth to it. The drama isn't overwrought, which is good because I don't think the author really wants to go there. I enjoy the characters, and maybe he is too simple in making it obvious who is good and who is not. You really have no problem rooting for the good guys and against the bad guys. In all it's an easy read, a good enough book by a very good author. I will confess that I was hoping for a Bobiverse-level read here but I can't say it was quite up to that. But I did enjoy it and you could do worse than picking this one up. I will most likely grab another of his before too long. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #154,017 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #221 in Hard Science Fiction (Books) #1,153 in Science Fiction Adventures | | Book 1 of 2 | Quantum Earth | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,118) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.82 x 9 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1680681486 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1680681482 | | Item Weight | 1.07 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 364 pages | | Publication date | July 1, 2019 | | Publisher | Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency | ## Images ![Outland (Quantum Earth) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4115MuLC7TL.jpg) ![Outland (Quantum Earth) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tXHJmNERL.jpg) ![Outland (Quantum Earth) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VJ5Ix5KJL.jpg) ![Outland (Quantum Earth) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71a88QyxymL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Suspend disbelief and enjoy *by E***T on August 30, 2024* Based on the publication date, I thought this novel was written after the first Bobiverse book. But based on some of the references in Outland, it felt like it was written earlier. I think Outland was written before Bob, then republished with a later date. So be prepared for some dated references and a writing style that doesn't develop into full Bobishness until the second half of Outland. What I didn't like: The first half of the novel isn't plausibly grounded. Not in terms of the technology (sci fi novels get to make things up, like interdimensional gateways), but in terms of human behavior (as in, a few college students are the ones who develop a gateway using basic undergrad engineering lab equipment and then don't tell anybody while using it for an interdimensional joyride). The setup in the Bobiverse felt strangely more plausible. What I really liked: Once I got past the implausibility (which the author himself slyly noted by having one of the characters refer to the implausibility of behavior in teen slasher movies), I really enjoyed the world of this novel. It has the same "engineers rule" POV as the Bobiverse. It feels like (passively) playing a really good civilization sim, where you have to create a working society after an apocalyptic event, combined with a classic colony sim, since you get to build the colony while staying loosely connected to the post-apocalypse world. The characters play well off each other. And the novel reaches a satisfying conclusion -- a point at which to pause and take stock, even as you recognize that it's only the end of the beginning. Bill in the story seems to be an early model for Bob. Who knows -- maybe he came back from Outland, started a software company, sold the company, met a car, and became a von Neumann machine. Who's to say? Bottom line: If you enjoy the Bobiverse (which I do!), there's a high probability you'll enjoy Outland. Just suspend disbelief during the first part of the novel (the implausible story setup) and enjoy the world you've landed in. This author has a talent for delivering plots reminiscent of Heinlein, Hamilton, Tchaikovsky, etc. with the light touch reminiscent of Hitchhiker's Guide or Trouble with Tribbles. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not Quite Bobiverse but a Decent Read *by N***I on February 4, 2023* This was not the best book ever written, but it was good enough. I think you could say tat the first half was passable and the second half was better, which is a good thing. I feel like I left this book feeling better about it than I did when I started it. My expectations were pretty high, as I absolutely love the Bobiverse series. This was not that, far from it, but in the end it was a pretty good read. I don't know what I could call this SciFi. While technically it is, it's really more of a real-life post/mid-apocalyptic reality game show scenario. That's not quite right but those of you who have read it will probably agree there's some truth to it. The drama isn't overwrought, which is good because I don't think the author really wants to go there. I enjoy the characters, and maybe he is too simple in making it obvious who is good and who is not. You really have no problem rooting for the good guys and against the bad guys. In all it's an easy read, a good enough book by a very good author. I will confess that I was hoping for a Bobiverse-level read here but I can't say it was quite up to that. But I did enjoy it and you could do worse than picking this one up. I will most likely grab another of his before too long. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love Love Love this book! *by J***L on February 16, 2024* I found this book on a recommendation page when I was looking for any books written along the line of the canceled TV show Terra Nova. I am so happy I ran across that page because this book is fantastic. Very imaginative and extremely well written. Characters are well fleshed out with back stories and descriptions. The science is not so technical that I couldn’t grasp the concepts. Above all, it’s just such a great story that captures your imagination. Great famous movie line references by a couple of quirky lovable characters. A great fun read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/215439168-outland-quantum-earth](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/215439168-outland-quantum-earth) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*