To Sleep in a Sea of Stars (Fractalverse)
During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she's delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity's greatest and final hope.
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A really long book that has so much wisdom and a great story. This is one of those books that you get into the characters and keep rooting for them. He has so much hidden in the book that you need to read it in relation to life to day. For a young person, he has a lot of understanding of life.
Three stars seems low, so it's probably more like a 3.5, but I had a hard time getting through this and overall didn't love it, so it ended up on the lower end. TSIASOS has some really interesting concepts, but it felt repetitive in its storytelling. It's overly long despite feeling like the central conflict is never fully realized within the 800+ pages.
I cannot describe in words how delicious this book is. There's aliens, space, different planets and solar systems, war, politics, struggle, hints of mental health and disparity, how important socializing is as a human, and I think by the end he touches in topics of existentialism and spirituality. This is by far one of my favourite books.
I never read Eragon growing up, and I don't think I will, but Paolini definitely outdid himself here. This novel is well research, well presented and well told. Do yourself a huge favour and read this novel.
As someone who works in the scientific field (microbiology) I could easily put myself in Kira's boots mentally and emotionally. I can appreciate the understanding of this book and how well Paolini researched the themes and topics in the books. I hope there's a sequel or at least more sci fi from Paolini.
I never read Eragon growing up, and I don't think I will, but Paolini definitely outdid himself here. This novel is well research, well presented and well told. Do yourself a huge favour and read this novel.
As someone who works in the scientific field (microbiology) I could easily put myself in Kira's boots mentally and emotionally. I can appreciate the understanding of this book and how well Paolini researched the themes and topics in the books. I hope there's a sequel or at least more sci fi from Paolini.
Due to the rating on GR I was a bit skeptical. As a note beforehand; I have read the entire inheritance cycle in school, and then again as an adult. TSISOS is not the same style, tone, or geared for the same audience. This is more akin to Star Trek meeting Dune in a bar, having a baby. When that kid grows up, it goes for a walk one day and happens upon Venom (from Spiderman). If that doesn't sound interesting to you, then you probably won't enjoy the book.
Interesting themes of self vs the many, and discovery of true purpose. Plenty of action, interesting characters, two separate missions/climaxes, and a wonderful cliffhanger to cap it all off. I would say the stage is pretty well set for prequals, sequels, spinoffs, and whatever else Paolini wants to write about moving forward.
PS. The use of varying advanced technology is amazing, and I would say treads the line perfectly between under and overexplaining
Interesting themes of self vs the many, and discovery of true purpose. Plenty of action, interesting characters, two separate missions/climaxes, and a wonderful cliffhanger to cap it all off. I would say the stage is pretty well set for prequals, sequels, spinoffs, and whatever else Paolini wants to write about moving forward.
PS. The use of varying advanced technology is amazing, and I would say treads the line perfectly between under and overexplaining
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