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The Calculating Stars
- A Lady Astronaut Novel
- By: Mary Robinette Kowal
- Narrated by: Mary Robinette Kowal
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,558
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,137
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,129
On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the East Coast of the US, including Washington, DC. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the Earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last such meteorite did for the dinosaurs. This looming threat calls for a radically accelerated effort to colonize space and requires a much-larger share of humanity to take part in the process. Elma York’s drive to become the first lady astronaut is so strong that even the most dearly held conventions of society may not stand a chance against her.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Never achieves lift off
- By Richard Bruno on 10-01-18
- The Calculating Stars
- A Lady Astronaut Novel
- By: Mary Robinette Kowal
- Narrated by: Mary Robinette Kowal
21st century quality sci fi and alternate history
Reviewed: 11-22-18
The deep character development and unflinching looks at prejudice set this book apart from many classics. The convincing and powerful performance by the reader is icing on the cake.
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