Hi all! It’s been a minute since my last post, so I’ll jump right in with a book review. Enjoy!
Oh. Oh my.
This book is everything. <3
Thanks for the audiobook, Netgalley. The narrator was perfect for this role and I was so happy to be able to read this work. Paolini put YEARS into this and it shows. I loved every minute of it.
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2023 Update: As I prepare to read Fractal Noise, I wanted to write a proper review for this! Here we go:
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is an epic and ambitious science fiction novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey through space and time. The story follows Kira Navarez, a xenobiologist who discovers an alien artifact that sets off a chain of events that threaten the survival of humanity.
Christopher Paolini’s world-building is impressive, creating a vast and intricate universe filled with diverse alien species, complex political tensions, and thought-provoking themes about the nature of humanity and the universe. The action sequences are intense and well-written, and readers will find themselves on the edge of their seats as Kira battles against insurmountable odds.
One of the most memorable quotes from the book is:
“Sometimes, the universe feels like a machine, grinding inexorably forward, without care or concern for the lives it destroys or the hopes it shatters. But other times, it seems like a living thing, pulsing and breathing, rearranging itself in response to the smallest of actions.”
This quote captures the book’s exploration of the mysteries of the universe and the human experience.
Overall, To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a solid addition to the science fiction genre, and fans of Paolini’s previous work, as well as readers looking for an epic adventure through space, will likely enjoy this book.
I give To Sleep in a Sea of Stars 5 whole stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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