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petealdin's review
4.0
I didn't expect this to be so good. Very nice spin on the idea of generation ships. Well crafted and satisfying.
supermilne's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
anastasiaf's review
4.0
Free on audible so gave it a go.
Same narrator as the Bob books, which might be why I enjoyed it.
It was a generally good story, kind of basic but nice.
Same narrator as the Bob books, which might be why I enjoyed it.
It was a generally good story, kind of basic but nice.
sarahoodles's review
5.0
I normally don't add short stories to my Goodreads but this one made me sit silently without music for a good fifteen minutes after it ended. Beautiful, sad, powerful, and full of yearning for life.
donajo1990's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
marisas1985's review
4.0
This was a great short story! I really enjoyed the idea the author had in writing it and I even related to the main Character, Orion, for the most part. It was a quick read at only 20 pages but super fun. The author does a great job with such a tiny space at developing compassion for Orion, and having me eager to find out what was coming next!
a_h_haga's review
2.0
This short isn't really a story, but more of a study of humanity. Which, lets be honest, isn't a lot of sci-fi?
Anywho. It wasn't bad, it wasn't good. It just was. At least to me at the moment. I never once cringed or thought it was bad, tho, and it did hold my attention all the way through, which is a good plus these days!
Anywho. It wasn't bad, it wasn't good. It just was. At least to me at the moment. I never once cringed or thought it was bad, tho, and it did hold my attention all the way through, which is a good plus these days!
trish204's review
4.0
This is a short story set in the Titanborn universe. It is completely separate from the story unfolding in the novels but mentions a generation Ark by Pervenio corporation.
The thought experiment of humans boarding a ship and travelling through space to a possibly unhabitable planet isn't new. But as usual, the author makes this his own. 18 pages aren't much to give the reader a sense of where they are and to bond with characters, but I find myself having had no troubles at all with either of that. On the contrary, the isolation, cold space, rigid system and preordained destiny all gave a claustrophobic and tragic feel, much like Orion must have felt it.
Thus, although not essential to the novels, do read this and enjoy the world-building and character development (and make sure to read the exceptional novels too).
The thought experiment of humans boarding a ship and travelling through space to a possibly unhabitable planet isn't new. But as usual, the author makes this his own. 18 pages aren't much to give the reader a sense of where they are and to bond with characters, but I find myself having had no troubles at all with either of that. On the contrary, the isolation, cold space, rigid system and preordained destiny all gave a claustrophobic and tragic feel, much like Orion must have felt it.
Thus, although not essential to the novels, do read this and enjoy the world-building and character development (and make sure to read the exceptional novels too).