![]() Paolini's take on what are rather tiresome tropes used and abused in videogames (precursors, the chosen one, found family, etc.) was surprisingly refreshing. Old hands like myself may be too cynical to appreciate that intertextuality in science fiction, when done elegantly and with grace as is the case in this book, isn't just French for "plagiarism". ![]() This could well be a book for future generations of readers too. There has been an insane amount of work invested in creating a believable universe for a story which I think is best described as a love letter to countless science fiction (modern) classics. This is a massive book, a very rare one too that presents a story in one single volume, rather than fileting it into several books as seems to be now a norm in scifi. I am too old to enjoy YA, and Eragon definitely wasn't my cup of tea. I got the book after reading some excerpts on Tor.com, which was a good and generous idea by the editor. Corey's The Expanse series and for fantasy fans willing to try space opera - Booklist starred review Fans of all kinds, one can be sure, will come to question, and stay to explore - Washington Post Great space opera with rockets on - Daily Mail An authentic work of great talent - New York Times Book Review on Christopher Paolini A true rarity - The Washington Post on Christopher Paolini A breathtaking and unheard of success - USA Today on Christopher Paolini Paolini make literary magic - People on Christopher Paolini Review lending the story a sincere emotional depth. A fun, fast-paced epic that science fiction fans will gobble up - Kirkus Reviews Paolini populates this universe with a large cast of interesting and relatable characters. Hamilton Rollicking pace, rapidly developing stakes. Praise for Christopher Paolini and his work: 'Christopher Paolini is a true rarity' – Washington Post 'An authentic work of great talent' – New York Times Book Review 'A breathtaking and unheard of success' – USA Today ' C hristopher Paolini make literary magic' – PeopleĪ powerful piece of SF, with intelligent writing and big ideas - Adrian Tchaikovsky Paolini’s impressive imagination has produced an action-packed SF adventure that zings along at hyperluminal speed, with Kira as one of the most memorable characters of the genre - Peter F. Now, Kira might be humanity’s greatest and final hope. While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. First contact isn’t at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human. As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. At first she’s delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds Now she’s awakened a nightmare During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. Hamilton Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction Novel To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a masterful epic science fiction novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Inheritance Cycle, Christopher Paolini. We hope you enjoy and all it has to offer.Action-packed SF adventure that zings along at hyperluminal speed' – Peter F. So immersed in the Fractalverse, she and her writing partner Todd Herfindal composed and performed three songs, each one capturing a different aspect of the book and universe. audiobook edition of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars to much acclaim. Talented voice actress Jennifer Hale, of Mass Effect fame, narrated the U.S. Click to see the ever-growing collection of curated pieces, presented with each artist’s permission. so we’ve created a place to showcase your creativity. We’d love to see your unique vision of the Fractalverse. As you read the books, you might imagine things differently. The concept art reflects one vision of the world. See Falconi’s Wallfish, the dreaded nightmares, the Soft Blade, ever-hungry Trig, Kira’s magnificent Unity, and more. Sprinkled throughout, you’ll find stunning images by Hollywood’s finest artists. The WikiĬan’t remember just where a favorite character visited? Need a refresher on the names of the Wallfish crew members? Wondering what planets and moons colonies are found on? Now you have an easy place to check. And you’ll discover loads of new information as well! The Concept Art You’ll also find cool content like a curated gallery of fan art, concept art commissioned by Christopher, songs inspired by the Fractalverse, and perhaps even an easter egg now and then. We are delighted to announce the debut of an all new website featuring To Sleep in a Sea of Stars and everything Fractalverse: ! We’ve been hard at work for months, filling the site with nugget after nugget of encyclopedic information about the universe and its inhabitants.
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