You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Just finished this book. It was totally not what I had expected. Story wise it was pretty solid, very well written en great narration. But Sci-fi? Its more a story about women and race equality in the 50s than a sci-fi story. Don't get me wrong, its a very well written book, you do really step into the life of the main character. The book focuses on all the small details, how people are feeling, the 50s, etc. No action. For me this book didn't bring what I was looking for, With Sci-Fi, I am expecting more action.
Thats why I gave it 3 stars. Its not related to the quality of the book, but my rating related to how I was entertained.
Thats why I gave it 3 stars. Its not related to the quality of the book, but my rating related to how I was entertained.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow. I was unprepared for the emotions I encountered in this novel. The whole narrative as presented by Elma is amazing and totally in character. The backwards (by today's standards) view of women's roles in society are infuriating and completely in line with the novel's setting.
The ending came abruptly for me, likely due to ending at the 90% mark on my kindle due to the bonus chapter for the sequel. However that final chapter is gorgeously written and I actually went back to read it a second time.
Looking forward to more in this universe!
The ending came abruptly for me, likely due to ending at the 90% mark on my kindle due to the bonus chapter for the sequel. However that final chapter is gorgeously written and I actually went back to read it a second time.
Looking forward to more in this universe!
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What's better than a good old alt history of the space program? One that tears down the patriarchy, of course!
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars.
In the very first pages, a meteor hits 1950s East Coast United States. Scientists expect that there will be a major climate shift on top of the immediate catastrophe, and one logical solution is to try to get to Mars to build a colony and save humanity. Elma is a pilot-mathematician) and her husband is an engineer (both with PhDs), so they are obviously exactly what NASA and the UN space department need in order to move forward. Except for those tiny details of rampant sexism and crippling anxiety, Elma is perfect for the job!
There are some details of this alternate history that were compelling, and some that felt weird, forced, or brushed over. It's a tough line to walk, trying to show modern cultural relevance in a very specific period piece, and I'm not sure that the characters were quite memorable and relatable to help us make the bridge. Still fun to read, but not a must-have.
In the very first pages, a meteor hits 1950s East Coast United States. Scientists expect that there will be a major climate shift on top of the immediate catastrophe, and one logical solution is to try to get to Mars to build a colony and save humanity. Elma is a pilot-mathematician) and her husband is an engineer (both with PhDs), so they are obviously exactly what NASA and the UN space department need in order to move forward. Except for those tiny details of rampant sexism and crippling anxiety, Elma is perfect for the job!
There are some details of this alternate history that were compelling, and some that felt weird, forced, or brushed over. It's a tough line to walk, trying to show modern cultural relevance in a very specific period piece, and I'm not sure that the characters were quite memorable and relatable to help us make the bridge. Still fun to read, but not a must-have.
