On Interstellar Winds

Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: On Interstellar Winds

Subtitle: (Seedlings Book 2)

Author: Nigel Stubley

Genre: Science Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 2

Best read after earlier books in series? Yes

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123266360-on-interstellar-winds

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

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Short Summary of the book:

They set out in probes to reach the edge of the universe and beyond. To find a planet that could sustain life. Stocked with seedlings of earth, people asleep and awake, and human embryos they looked for a better world. Would they find it?

What I liked about the book:

We followed several of the probes and characters from the first book.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I must admit, I found it a little confusing during the first few chapters.

My favourite bits in the book:

The book was an enjoyable read once you got the thread of things.

My least favourite bits in the book:

To tell you, would be a bit of a spoiler. I had wanted something different for some of the characters.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I’m sure there is space for more in this series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a science fiction novel.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:

Children No

Young Adult Possibly

Adult Yes

If you like science fiction, this book may be the book for you.

Book Description by Author:

One ship, Probe 19, could restart life on Earth. They had searched for thousands of years; and they had found it. It wasn't one ship, however, it was nineteen. On the Dark Satellite beyond Neptune, they worked to copy the life they had found, to make lifespaces to hold it. To grow it. But they weren't returning to Earth. They were leaving. Nineteen starships, spiral lifespaces containing facsimile strips of Earth were heading out of the Solar System. Scientists had conquered sleep and extended human lifespans. Could they find new homes? Could they survive the deep black of the universe? None of them knew their destinations, but they had the Svalbard life data, human embryos, and fifteen thousand living dreamers. They had a chance. Humankind had nineteen chances.