A Closed and Common Orbit (Wayfarers #2)
I think I liked this stand-alone followup to The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet even more than the first. The cast is much smaller, but because of this the reader is let in much more closely to a few unique lives - the AI formerly known as Lovey as she adjusts to living within a bodily form, and a small child named Jane who repairs scrap for robots. There are many comments about humanity and identity, destruction of natural environments, autonomy, and friendship.
I have this complicated relationship with sequels somehow. I don't know why it's always like this. I mean, I'm not saying that all sequels are bad. Of course not! I'm not even saying this one is. But I was just kind of hoping it would be better. (If the images dont load, read this post here on my blog) That is to say, it's still a solid three stars. But after A Long Way To A Small, Angry Planet, I just don't know what I expected. I mean, I knew I wouldn't really be reading another book
I think I liked this stand-alone followup to The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet even more than the first. The cast is much smaller, but because of this the reader is let in much more closely to a few unique lives - the AI formerly known as Lovey as she adjusts to living within a bodily form, and a small child named Jane who repairs scrap for robots. There are many comments about humanity and identity, destruction of natural environments, autonomy, and friendship.
Life is terrifying. None of us have a rule book. None of us know what we are doing here. So, the easiest way to stare reality in the face and not utterly lose your shit is to believe you have control over it. If you believe you have control, then you believe that youre at the top. And if youre at the top, then people who arent like you...well, theyve got to be somewhere lower, right? Every species does this. Does it again and again and again. (P. 326)The second book of the Wayfarer series by
What was the difference between strung-together neurons and a simple bundle of if/then code, if the outward actions were the same? Could you say for certain that there wasnt a tiny mind in that bot, looking back at the world like a beetle might?There are quite a few existential questions in A Closed and Common Orbit, the second book of Becky Chambers Wayfarers series, which hit the ground running with the award winning The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. I read Angry Planet in September
I understand that some people weren't fans of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Personally, in my heart of hearts, I kind of suspected they might be suffering from Grinch syndrome,* but I respected it, because there were indeed a few flaws.This time, I won't keep my suspicions to myself: if you do not find this book enjoyable, you need to witness a little village of Whos holding hands and singing even though you just stole their Christmas Beast.** Or, just possibly, it is completely not
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Title | : | A Closed and Common Orbit (Wayfarers #2) |
Author | : | Becky Chambers |
Book Format | : | Hardcover |
Book Edition | : | First Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 365 pages |
Published | : | October 20th 2016 by Hodder & Stoughton |
Categories | : | Science Fiction. Fiction |
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Lovelace was once merely a ship's artificial intelligence. When she wakes up in an new body, following a total system shut-down and reboot, she has no memory of what came before. As Lovelace learns to negotiate the universe and discover who she is, she makes friends with Pepper, an excitable engineer, who's determined to help her learn and grow. Together, Pepper and Lovey will discover that no matter how vast space is, two people can fill it together. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet introduced readers to the incredible world of Rosemary Harper, a young woman with a restless soul and secrets to keep. When she joined the crew of the Wayfarer, an intergalactic ship, she got more than she bargained for - and learned to live with, and love, her rag-tag collection of crewmates. A Closed and Common Orbit is the stand-alone sequel to Becky Chambers' beloved debut novel The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet and is perfect for fans of Firefly, Joss Whedon, Mass Effect and Star Wars.Present Books Conducive To A Closed and Common Orbit (Wayfarers #2)
Original Title: | A Closed and Common Orbit |
ISBN: | 1473621445 (ISBN13: 9781473621442) |
Edition Language: | English |
Series: | Wayfarers #2 |
Literary Awards: | Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel (2017), Arthur C. Clarke Award Nominee (2017), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Science Fiction (2016) |
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Ratings: 4.33 From 30978 Users | 4245 ReviewsEvaluation About Books A Closed and Common Orbit (Wayfarers #2)
I think I liked this stand-alone followup to The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet even more than the first. The cast is much smaller, but because of this the reader is let in much more closely to a few unique lives - the AI formerly known as Lovey as she adjusts to living within a bodily form, and a small child named Jane who repairs scrap for robots. There are many comments about humanity and identity, destruction of natural environments, autonomy, and friendship.
I have this complicated relationship with sequels somehow. I don't know why it's always like this. I mean, I'm not saying that all sequels are bad. Of course not! I'm not even saying this one is. But I was just kind of hoping it would be better. (If the images dont load, read this post here on my blog) That is to say, it's still a solid three stars. But after A Long Way To A Small, Angry Planet, I just don't know what I expected. I mean, I knew I wouldn't really be reading another book
I think I liked this stand-alone followup to The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet even more than the first. The cast is much smaller, but because of this the reader is let in much more closely to a few unique lives - the AI formerly known as Lovey as she adjusts to living within a bodily form, and a small child named Jane who repairs scrap for robots. There are many comments about humanity and identity, destruction of natural environments, autonomy, and friendship.
Life is terrifying. None of us have a rule book. None of us know what we are doing here. So, the easiest way to stare reality in the face and not utterly lose your shit is to believe you have control over it. If you believe you have control, then you believe that youre at the top. And if youre at the top, then people who arent like you...well, theyve got to be somewhere lower, right? Every species does this. Does it again and again and again. (P. 326)The second book of the Wayfarer series by
What was the difference between strung-together neurons and a simple bundle of if/then code, if the outward actions were the same? Could you say for certain that there wasnt a tiny mind in that bot, looking back at the world like a beetle might?There are quite a few existential questions in A Closed and Common Orbit, the second book of Becky Chambers Wayfarers series, which hit the ground running with the award winning The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. I read Angry Planet in September
I understand that some people weren't fans of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Personally, in my heart of hearts, I kind of suspected they might be suffering from Grinch syndrome,* but I respected it, because there were indeed a few flaws.This time, I won't keep my suspicions to myself: if you do not find this book enjoyable, you need to witness a little village of Whos holding hands and singing even though you just stole their Christmas Beast.** Or, just possibly, it is completely not
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