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3.32 AVERAGE
3.32 AVERAGE
Science fiction isn’t my favorite genre but this was so compelling I couldn’t put it down.
Did not end the way I thought. Not sure the book description really captures the main plot of this book. Not bad, just not what I expected.
Kept thinking it might pick up and get more interesting but then it never did…
This was a super fun read that really makes the science fiction genre approachable for those who may be afraid to try it. I would even go as far as to call this "science fiction for beginners." Bonus: it has a touch of romance! But honestly, it's probably not steamy enough for the typical romance fan.
"In the Quick" tells the story of June, a child genius of sorts who grew up around her astronaut/engineer Uncle. When most 12-year-olds are dabbling with make-up and swooning over celebrities/pre-pubescent boys, June is building robots and reading about fuel cells. The book is told in a few different parts; we start with snippets from her childhood that lead to her eventual attendance at what I assume is pre-astronaut school. We then follow her into early adulthood where she journeys to the "Pink Planet" and gets to use her wealth of knowledge gleaned from her uncle to solve nearly every problem she encounters.
Of course this book has its flaws. Some will complain about the dialogue not having quotation marks or the sentence structure being too simple. However, the biggest issue for me is the lack of any real, scientific detail. Though the author notes that she read two books about space and attended Space Camp (ok, jealous), I still felt like this book could have been written from simply watching all of Battlestar Galactica. Even then, I'd expect a bit more than what is offered here.
Inevitably, someone will call this the female version of "The Martian," but it is far from it. Don't pick this up expecting a lot of accuracy. However, *do* read this because it is an easy-to-digest, space story that will keep you hooked until the end! (And who doesn't love a lady astronaut?)
Thank you to Random House and Netgalley for the advanced digital copy.
"In the Quick" tells the story of June, a child genius of sorts who grew up around her astronaut/engineer Uncle. When most 12-year-olds are dabbling with make-up and swooning over celebrities/pre-pubescent boys, June is building robots and reading about fuel cells. The book is told in a few different parts; we start with snippets from her childhood that lead to her eventual attendance at what I assume is pre-astronaut school. We then follow her into early adulthood where she journeys to the "Pink Planet" and gets to use her wealth of knowledge gleaned from her uncle to solve nearly every problem she encounters.
Of course this book has its flaws. Some will complain about the dialogue not having quotation marks or the sentence structure being too simple. However, the biggest issue for me is the lack of any real, scientific detail. Though the author notes that she read two books about space and attended Space Camp (ok, jealous), I still felt like this book could have been written from simply watching all of Battlestar Galactica. Even then, I'd expect a bit more than what is offered here.
Inevitably, someone will call this the female version of "The Martian," but it is far from it. Don't pick this up expecting a lot of accuracy. However, *do* read this because it is an easy-to-digest, space story that will keep you hooked until the end! (And who doesn't love a lady astronaut?)
Thank you to Random House and Netgalley for the advanced digital copy.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The book started strong—I was intrigued by the 12-year old June and what she was going to accomplish. After the time skip, the book slowed considerably and I forced myself to finish it. The characters felt flat and uninspired. The decision to not include quotation marks had my eyes skimming and rereading the text because I couldn’t keep track of who was talking.
I believe June is 18 after the time skip but I’ve no idea how old the other characters are but we do know that they were several years older. Makes the romance feel bizarre and out of place.
I believe June is 18 after the time skip but I’ve no idea how old the other characters are but we do know that they were several years older. Makes the romance feel bizarre and out of place.
So so so boring. I had high hopes for this book but the main character was a cardboard cutout and we were not allowed into her thoughts to understand her or know her deeper. She was totally one dimensional and that hurt the story. Not a fan of this book and am glad it was short.
This is my kind of a space book. Loved the stylistic choices and the plot/pacing.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced