Character guide

Eva

major

Also known as herself

The last woman alive, she clings to love as Earth freezes around her, refusing to let Omegar die alone in the cosmic night.

Omegar

major

An engineer of a dying world, he scours the frozen planet for one last drop of water to keep his beloved Eva breathing.

Jupiter

supporting

The radiant planet that inherits Earth's vanished humanity, shining above the dying pair as both destination and promise of eternal life.

M. de Lalande

minor

Also known as Lalande

Historical figure referenced with narrative role in the book.

St. Gregory of Nyssus

minor

Also known as St. Gregory of Nyssus and St. Augustin, St. Augustin, St. Gregory

Religious figure appearing as a sustained referent in discussions.

Bernard

supporting

A presence woven through the final chapters, witnessing humanity's last pair as they abandon a dead Earth for the skies.

The Sun

minor

Personified celestial body with recurring mentions.

Nero

minor

Historical Roman emperor referenced with narrative role.

Laplace

minor

Historical scientist mentioned as a sustained referent.

St. Peter

minor

Also known as Peter

Biblical figure appearing as a named character in the narrative.

Christ

minor

Central religious figure with sustained mentions.

Humanity

minor

Also known as its

Abstract concept personified as a character in the book.

St. Paul

minor

Also known as Paul

Biblical figure with narrative presence.

Satan

minor

Religious figure appearing as a character in the story.

Raoul Glaber

minor

Historical chronicler with named mentions in the narrative.

Cardinal Mazarin

minor

Historical figure with narrative presence as a character.