Tag Archives: Space exploration

Downward to the Earth, Robert Silverberg (Signet Books, 1971 {Blackstone Audio, 2011 Narrator: Bronson Pinchot})

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Thomas Evans

Downward to the Earth by Robert Silverberg may have been innovative in 1971, but comes across as cliché forty years later. It is a self-described homage to Heart of Darkness, yet contains little that is new and its only twist is not only blatantly obvious from get go and undermines the value of Conrad’s tale. For more go to http://www.sophyanempire.wordpress.com Continue reading →

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Blue Remembered Earth: Poseidon’s Children Book 1, Alistair Reynolds (Penguin Group/Gollancz 2012)

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Thomas Evans

Blue Remembered Earth: Poseidon’s Children Book 1 is the newest novel by Alistair Reynolds. It’s exciting, intriguing, imaginative and as with most of Reynolds’ works, scientifically plausible. Though part of a series, it stands alone on it’s own. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes Science Fiction. Continue reading →

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Odyssey, Jack McDevitt (ACE Books/Penguin)

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Thomas Evans

Odyssey, the new novel by Jack McDevitt, is set in the universe previously visited in Chindi and Omega. It combines solid Sci-Fi exploration with present day commentary in way I found intriguing and delightful. A great read for anyone who enjoys Spce Exploration, real or imagined. Continue reading →

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Paradise Passed, Jerry Oltion (Wheatland Press)

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Thomas Evans

Paradise Passed is an excellent example of Space Exploration Adventure, an apparently dying breed. Written by multiple award winning author, Jerry Oltion, it’s Hard Science Fiction in the classic vein (a.k.a. relies more on science fact than on fanciful technologies and avoids flowery language). It is quick, easy read that drew me in with both the ideas presented and the sympathetic characters. A great addition to most anyone’s library.
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