Aurora
Aurora
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Novel • Fiction
Interstellar Space • Mid-3000s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Kim Stanley Robinson's Aurora follows a multi-generational voyage aboard a spaceship bound for a distant star system. People on board face numerous challenges that test their resolve and capabilities as they navigate the complexities of space travel and survival. The narrative explores themes of exploration, resilience, and human adaptation in an interstellar setting.
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Review Roundup
Kim Stanley Robinson's Aurora presents a thought-provoking exploration of interstellar colonization with significant scientific depth and ecological considerations. Readers appreciate its rich detail and realistic portrayal of space travel challenges. However, some find its pacing slow and the narrative overly technical, potentially detracting from character development.
Who Should Read Aurora?
Fans of The Martian and Dune will relish Kim Stanley Robinson's Aurora. Ideal for readers who appreciate hard science fiction, complex characters, and thought-provoking exploration of futuristic themes. Perfect for those intrigued by space travel, environmental sustainability, and socio-political dynamics in speculative settings.
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Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Aurora was named Best Novel by the 2016 John W. Campbell Memorial Award, which is awarded annually for the best science fiction novel published in the previous calendar year.
Kim Stanley Robinson consulted with a scientist specializing in life support systems for space travel to enhance the scientific realism in Aurora.
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Aurora explores advanced concepts of interstellar travel and generation ships, which reflects Robinson’s interest in the practicalities and ethics of long-term space exploration.
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Novel • Fiction
Interstellar Space • Mid-3000s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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