Books matching: futuristic space station
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'Satellite' by Nick Lake is a young adult novel set in space in the near future, where three sixteen-year-olds who were born and raised on a space station are brought back to Earth to face the challenges of gravity and adjusting to life on the planet. The story unfolds with thrilling and emotional elements, engaging readers in a unique plot that involves complex human dilemmas and relationships. The writing style, which includes text speech, adds a creative touch to the narrative, making it a sad yet creative and engaging story.
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Save:"Starplex" by Robert J. Sawyer is a hard science fiction novel that explores deep space exploration, alien cultures, first contact, and cosmological mysteries. The story follows the crew of a far-future space station as they encounter races of intelligent beings, grapple with time travel, and navigate complex relationships while uncovering unexpected truths about the universe. The writing style is described as reminiscent of a captivating Star Trek episode, filled with neat ideas, good characters, and thought-provoking philosophical elements.
It had been like a gift from the gods: the discovery that the Milky Way galaxy was permeated by a vast network of artificial shortcuts that allowed for instantaneous journeys between star systems. No ... - #3
Save:In "Merchanter's Luck" by C.J. Cherryh, readers are taken on a spacefaring adventure that delves into themes of trust, personal history, and ambition. The story follows Sandor, a down-on-his-luck spaceship captain, who forms an unlikely partnership with Allison, a wealthy spacer girl. Together, they navigate through a world of space pirates, politics, and romance. The writing style is described as tight and filled with allusions to politics and feelings, creating a complex and engaging narrative that explores the characters' emotional depth.
Their names were Sandor and Allison… Kreja and Reilly respectively. Reilly meant something in the offices and bars of Viking Station: it meant the merchanters of the great ship Dublin Again, based at ...
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Save:In 'Gemina', readers are taken aboard the Jump Station Heimdall, where Hanna, the station captain's daughter, and Nik, a member of a notorious crime family, find themselves joining forces to fight off rebels and alien predators. The story is told uniquely through emails, IM chats, journal entries, and more, providing a compelling dossier of events that escalate when an elite BeiTech strike team invades the station, putting everyone's lives in jeopardy. As Hanna and Nik navigate through the dangers, they must face a new virus and a malfunction in the station's wormhole that threatens the space-time continuum.
The book continues the sci-fi saga that began in 'Illuminae', intertwining the storylines and characters from the first book with a new couple, Hanna and Nik, who must confront the next wave of the BeiTech assault. With elements of suspense, danger, humor, and realistic characters, 'Gemina' delivers a fast-paced and thrilling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Illuminae Files ) Starlings by Jo Walton is a collection of eclectic and playful short stories, poems, and a play that delve into various genres like fantasy, sci-fi, and noir. The stories range from retellings of classic myths to experimental narratives that explore themes of identity, humanity, and whimsy. The writing style is described as thoughtful, with prose that delves into deep reflections on life and existence, creating worlds that are both mundane and fantastical. The book features a mix of different storytelling formats, including poetry, plays, and experimental narratives, showcasing the author's versatility and creativity.
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Save:In 'Bethiah' by Ruby Dixon, the story revolves around Bethiah, a chaotic and unpredictable character, who finds herself in dangerous situations that escalate upon her arrival. The book explores Bethiah's journey of self-discovery, old relationships, and abandonment issues, while also delving into her triad relationship with Dora, a smart and capable individual, and Jamef, a gruff yet sweet cyborg. The writing style is described as fun, adventurous, and engaging, with a focus on the dynamics of the unconventional triad relationship and the characters' vulnerabilities.
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Save:In the book The Vacuum of Space, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through a solid science fiction environment where Triana, a feisty space janitor, stumbles upon a murder mystery on a space station. Alongside the charming Agent Ty O'Neill, Triana delves into the investigation, uncovering secrets, facing threats, and navigating unexpected twists. The story is a blend of humor, action, and a touch of romance, with well-developed characters and a fast-paced plot that keeps readers engaged. The writing style, although some readers found the present tense distracting, is described as humorous, well-edited, and with great dialogue, creating a believable future society with relatable characters.
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Save:'Downbelow Station' is the first of many Cherryh novels taking place in the Earth Company Union Merchanter's Alliance universe, detailing the background to the 'company wars', the birth of The Merchanter's Alliance, and an independent Pell station. The story follows various factions vying for control of a vital space station, caught in the middle of a war between Earth and her former colonies, with a focus on politics, war, and the erosion of rights during conflicts. The plot is complex, featuring multiple characters and perspectives, and the writing style varies from mediocre to outstanding, with some readers finding it dense and packed with happenings.
The stars, like all man’s other ventures, were an obvious impracticality, as rash and improbable an ambition as the first venture of man onto Earth’s own great oceans, or into the air, or into space. ... Artemis by Andy Weir is a science fiction novel set on the Moon's first lunar colony, Artemis. The story follows Jazz Bashara, a smuggler living on the moon, who gets involved in a risky job that leads to unexpected consequences. The book explores themes of crime, economics, and the challenges of living in a lunar city, all while maintaining a light and entertaining tone similar to Weir's previous work, The Martian.
I switched to long, even hops. It felt like slow motion, but it was the best way to move with all that weight. My helmet’s heads-up display said the airlock was fifty-two meters away. I glanced at my ...- #10
Save:The Stars Are Legion by Kameron Hurley is a bio horror space opera novel that takes place in a world of organic technology and all-female characters. The story follows Zan, who wakes up with no memory and must navigate the decaying world ships of the Legion to confront the horrors within, all while trying to uncover the mysteries of her past and the ultimate goal of reaching the ship called Mokshi. The writing style of the book is described as intricate, with detailed world-building that creates a unique and immersive setting, while exploring themes of survival, sacrifice, and the complexities of female relationships in a brutal and unforgiving world.
I don’t know why I’d ever want to lead an army—especially a losing one—but I’m told I spent my life pushing hard to get to the rank and skill I attained. And when I came back, spit out by the world or...
