The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

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Becky Chambers: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet is the 2014 debut science fiction novel by Becky Chambers, set in her fictional universe the Galactic Commons. Chambers originally self-published it via a Kickstarter campaign; it was subsequently re-published by Hodder & Stoughton.

10 editions

Un peu de Friends dans un vaisseau.

On dirait un peu Friends mais qui se passerait dans un vaisseau spatial, et avec plus de diversité. Les personnages sont attachants, on a envie de suivre leurs aventures, leurs histoires d'amour et d'amitié. On a envie d'être dans cet équipage où tout le monde est adorable. Le seul point contrariant pour moi, c'est qu'il y a une IA avec une personnalité, des sentiments, et une histoire d'amour. Même en fiction, je suis allergique à ce concept.

Kindness in Space

I enjoyed this thoroughly and don't think I've ever read anything else which so aptly weaves relatable examples of how to be kind into an engaging story. That said, it's not just a story which is a container for giving examples of #kindness. The worldbuilding seems quite strong and consistent to me and reminded me favorably of Vernor Vinge's Zones of Thought, right down to the way data streams are presented, but containing a lot more admirable behavior.

I listened to the #Booktrack edition, which gave the audiobook a pleasantly cinematic feel. Some of the choices for background music didn't really seem to fit, but in most cases the production was nicely done, especially the sound effects.

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Tras una segunda lectura le he encontrado una firme postura política al libro. Y me encanta.

Y tras una tercera y una buena llorera, lo tengo como libro de cabecera.