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Proxima Rising
- Proxima, Book 1
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
Late in the 21st century, Earth receives what looks like an urgent plea for help from planet Proxima Centauri b in the closest star system to the Sun.
Astrophysicists suspect a massive solar flare is about to destroy this heretofore-unknown civilization. Earth's space programs are unequipped to help, but an unscrupulous Russian billionaire launches a secret and highly-specialized spaceship to Proxima b, over four light-years away.
The unusual crew faces a Herculean task - should they survive the journey. No one knows what to expect from this alien planet.
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- Paul
- 23-11-22
The first lap of a very long run
No wormholes, no teleportation devices or inventive technologies to manipulate the fabric of space time, and certainly no alien invasion to fend off, at least not yet. No, this is the vast bleak distance of space travel done the hard way. It is hard science constructed from credible technology a few short steps ahead of what is currently available.
The basic premise includes a nuanced reworking of Old Testament Genesis. It is a creation story without the attendant organised religion, and with a seemingly altruistic creator that remains absent yet omnipotent throughout.
Unquestionably, the truly colossal distances involved in space travel will be monotonous. It does not lend itself to the short span of human lifetimes or readers that require quick entertainment and conclusions. But the story cleverly distracts us by alluding to a developing mystery, leading us to believe that our patience will be rewarded if we stay the course.
The book is well written, and the narration is good. However, the foreboding menace that felt promised is never adequately rewarded in this first volume, and the reader must plan for the long haul. This is not necessarily a criticism, but I feel the author might have been a tad more generous with this first instalment to encourage me to follow.
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- Fiona: BMCC
- 02-08-22
"Hal" if he was a good guy!
Different! interesting narration and captivating..amazing detail. centers around three characters but their journey logging years is enjoyable and intriguing.
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- Hazel McListerBrewer
- 25-09-22
Great Storyline
Really well narrated - very slow burner that lights up so you need to stick with it - very wothwhile
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- Robert Gower
- 12-12-22
Excellent and totally unexpected!
When I read the description of this title I didn’t think much of it. But I gave it a go because I was up for something new and wow, I was completely blown away by this title.
It feels like Rendezvous with Rama in some respects and I love that. It’s totally original and it kept me gripped from beginning to end! I don’t want to say too much in case I spoil it but I recommend this to anyone with a love of hard-science fiction!
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- Matilda Jenkins
- 25-10-21
interesting story with occasional howlers.
A proof read by someone scientifically literate would have helped.
Also did the text really say " conversation of momentum " instead of "conservation of momentum " or did the reader slip up ?
still I enjoyed the story.
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- Donna
- 14-02-22
Loved it!
I struggled at the start as I thought it was quite boring. It seemed very scientific (I know, sci-fi). However, along came Adam and Eve and it just got better. It became almost a fantasy style book with all the weird and wonderful scenery and creatures. On top of that the imagery made me want to draw the weird and wonderful things described. Can’t wait to listen to the next one!
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- Patricia
- 05-01-22
Better than expected
At first it seemed likely to be too slow and not stimulating. However, I got invested. It really was like watching Interstellar or The Martian! I'm getting book 2.
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- ben jones
- 06-07-22
Enjoyed it
Pretty good story and good characters and it was free and I really want to read on to book 3
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- Jon Williams
- 14-09-22
Very good concept
I thought this was a decent book overall. The author came up with some really great ideas and concepts. However I feel there are some small plot holes but I can easily overlook those. Overall an enjoyable listen for your average science-fiction fan
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- Craig
- 26-10-21
For the SiFi experts
If this is one of your first forays into SiFi, it's going to be too much. It was a struggle to say with the story only because (to me) it was just a step too far into the realm of unbelievable. I am sure for the SiFi buffs it's going to be another Brandon Q Morris hit. Narration was great and that's the only reason I stayed with the story. Good luck....enjoy.
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