Borne is VanderMeer’s latest science fiction novel, which received global recognition because of its creativity and touching narrative. The Fourth State (UK) first published the novel in April 2017 in the United Kingdom. VanderMeer's early life inspired the creation of this novel in the South Pacific. When anemone’s image comes to him, he sees Rachel’s hand grabbing it from a giant bear, forming the foundation of this science fiction. Another influencer who shaped VanderMeer’s ideas while composing this novel is Richard Adams.
The New York Times Weekly publications named Borne as one of the top-notch science fiction that has shaped the literature world. According to Colson Whitehead, VanderMeer’s novel Borne is a malevolent grace for the world compared to his early trilogy of the apocalypse. Besides The New York Times Weekly, this novel has also been featured in The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and other major publications implying that the audience widely accepted it.
The novel explores the possibility of imagination and the big things that happen from scratch. Rachel cannot believe that Borne has grown to become influential and even threaten the balance of power. Down the line, VanderMeer tells readers that innocence is valuable and that no one should underestimate the influence of anyone because God works in wonderful ways. After the city's destruction, Borne reminds people that they must be disciplined and work hard to conserve their environment.
