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Blueshift
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Fair option for fans of “The Martian”.
The author contacted me and I received a copy of this book in exchange of a honest review.
NEVER BORING, LIFE IN SPACE
In a distant future, humankind went to live in the middle of the stars, and while Earth is still inhabited, many of the humans have never been there. Now entire populations of humans have made their lives in several planets through the galaxy.
In this scenario, the story at hand, is developed…
A maintenance crew must take care of the de-activation of a massive space facility which was mining a deep space world that due dramatic changes in that solar system, it’s time to move on and look for another place to mine valuable elements and minerals to the new kind of need of life in space.
They are experienced crew in what they do, and everything should be a boring routine work…
…but if so, we wouldn’t have a story to read, right?
So, you can bet that soon enough troubles risen.
A comet got into that solar system and an unexpected phenomenon involved, will provoke a lot of trouble for the maintenance crew and…
…from a humdrum process, the situation will turn into a matter of life or death.
They’ll need to press out all their expertise in space technology along with their knowledge in cosmic physics to find a way to survive, because the odds are against them.
TECHNOBABBLE ‘R US
If you enjoyed the technobabble in books like The Martian, I do believe that you’ll find amusing this short story since the employment of it, here, is quite in every single page, since the characters are literally in a futuristic ambiance, you’ll be surrounded by technical sci-fi terms along with well researched space physics concepts.
Also, since I know the author (but don’t let that to think that this isn’t a truly honest review) I can tell that I found some of her Star Trek influence here, along with her affinity to Icelandic culture, so, always it's good to notice when the authors put their personal marks in their works, but don’t get me wrong…
…since all the background and sci-fi presented here, in this short story, is truly original and quite mesmerizing.
The author contacted me and I received a copy of this book in exchange of a honest review.
NEVER BORING, LIFE IN SPACE
In a distant future, humankind went to live in the middle of the stars, and while Earth is still inhabited, many of the humans have never been there. Now entire populations of humans have made their lives in several planets through the galaxy.
In this scenario, the story at hand, is developed…
A maintenance crew must take care of the de-activation of a massive space facility which was mining a deep space world that due dramatic changes in that solar system, it’s time to move on and look for another place to mine valuable elements and minerals to the new kind of need of life in space.
They are experienced crew in what they do, and everything should be a boring routine work…
…but if so, we wouldn’t have a story to read, right?
So, you can bet that soon enough troubles risen.
A comet got into that solar system and an unexpected phenomenon involved, will provoke a lot of trouble for the maintenance crew and…
…from a humdrum process, the situation will turn into a matter of life or death.
They’ll need to press out all their expertise in space technology along with their knowledge in cosmic physics to find a way to survive, because the odds are against them.
TECHNOBABBLE ‘R US
If you enjoyed the technobabble in books like The Martian, I do believe that you’ll find amusing this short story since the employment of it, here, is quite in every single page, since the characters are literally in a futuristic ambiance, you’ll be surrounded by technical sci-fi terms along with well researched space physics concepts.
Also, since I know the author (but don’t let that to think that this isn’t a truly honest review) I can tell that I found some of her Star Trek influence here, along with her affinity to Icelandic culture, so, always it's good to notice when the authors put their personal marks in their works, but don’t get me wrong…
…since all the background and sci-fi presented here, in this short story, is truly original and quite mesmerizing.
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Reading Progress
March 21, 2017
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Started Reading
March 21, 2017
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March 22, 2017
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short-story
March 22, 2017
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science-fiction
March 22, 2017
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Finished Reading
March 24, 2017
– Shelved as:
got-from-authors
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Mar 23, 2017 09:22AM
Amazing!! I think this sounds way better than the Martian!!
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Stacy wrote: "Amazing!! I think this sounds way better than the Martian!!"Hehehe, in some ways it is! ;) And it's a quicker read ;)
Candace wrote: "Terrific review, Alejandro! :)"Thank you, Candace! :D
I'm not a big fan of space but still love reading your reviews of it Alejandro! :)
Lisa wrote: "I'm not a big fan of space but still love reading your reviews of it Alejandro! :)"I appreciate your kind comment, Lisa! Thanks for taking your time to read my reviews even if they aren't in the area of your reading choice :)
Deanna wrote: "Awesome review, Alejandro!"You're so much kind, Deanna!
We could never think your reviews aren't honest. ;D A fantastic write-up, Alejandro!
Florencia wrote: "We could never think your reviews aren't honest. ;D A fantastic write-up, Alejandro!"Thank you so much, Florencia! I do appreciate deeply your kind comments!
Great review, A =) I loved The Martian and I love the cover of this book!
Melissa ♥ Dog Lover ♥ wrote: "Great review, A =) I loved The Martian and I love the cover of this book!"Awesome ;) Thanks for your comments, Melissa ;)
You're most welcome =)
