Anathem

In "Anathem," young avout Fraa Erasmus resides in the Concent of Saunt Edhar, a refuge for mathematicians, scientists, and philosophers, shielded from the chaotic "Saecular" world. As the once-in-a-decade rite of Apert approaches, he eagerly anticipates reconnecting with his past, but unforeseen threats emerge, endangering both his cloistered community and the outside world. Faced with a cataclysmic potential, Erasmus must navigate an extraordinary journey alongside an unlikely alliance to avert disaster, challenging the very foundations of his sheltered existence.