
Critical Mass
A Novel (A Delta-v Novel, Book 2)
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Jeff Gurner
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Daniel Suarez
In New York Times best-selling author Daniel Suarez's latest space-tech thriller, a group of pioneering astropreneurs must overcome never-before-attempted engineering challenges to rescue colleagues stranded at a distant asteroid—kicking off a new space race in which Earth's climate crisis could well hang in the balance.
When unforeseen circumstances during an innovative—and unsanctioned—commercial asteroid-mining mission leave two crew members stranded, those who make it back must engineer a rescue, all while navigating a shifting web of global political alliances and renewed Cold War tensions. With Earth governments consumed by the ravages of climate change and unable to take the risks necessary to make rapid progress in space, the crew must build their own next-gen spacecraft capable of mounting a rescue in time for the asteroid's next swing by Earth.
In the process, they'll need to establish the first spin-gravity station in deep space, the first orbiting solar power satellite and refinery, and historic infrastructure on the moon's surface—all of which could alleviate a deepening ecological, political, and economic crisis back on Earth, and prove that space-based industry is not only profitable, but possibly humanity's best hope for a livable, peaceful future.
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Critic reviews
“Hard science fiction has a new virtuoso, and Critical Mass is a fine piece of futurism, startlingly entertaining and exceptionally thought provoking.” —New York Journal of Books
"Critical Mass is a thought-provoking read, whether you’re a space nerd who eagerly followed the real-life mission to Ryugu in 2018 or a fan of the “The Expanse” wondering how the Belters might have come to be. Daniel Suarez is the 21st century champion of space we desperately need." —Wall Street Journal
"This novel has it all for readers who enjoy hard science fiction. It’s gripping, vivid, suspenseful, and filled with thrills and chills that feel credible and believable.... Overall, this science fiction techno-thriller was entertaining, convincing, and felt terrifyingly realistic. The tension was so thick I could feel it. The novel also had suspense, compelling and diverse characters, and a thought-provoking story line. This emotional rollercoaster kept me rapidly turning the pages. If you enjoy high-octane science fiction, then this may be the series for you." —Mystery and Suspense Magazine
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Wanted to love it, but was somewhat disappointed
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A template for our future in space!
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Not as exciting as the first book
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The plot was ok. I wasn't addicted to it, but it wasn't bad either. Despite their tribulations, I'm surprised at how well things went for them, though. This is probably my least favorite of Suarez's books (which is not saying much, as I have really enjoyed them so far). There are still plenty of interesting ideas in there.
The narrator did a good job making characters distinct and covering a wide range of accents. It was a pleasant listen.
Too much superfluous detail
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Love Daniel Suarez
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Tangible, exciting, and worth experiencing
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Can't wait for book 3
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Hard to put down after you start it!
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The Decentralized future of space and blockchain!
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Good adventure and very developed
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