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A review by bookcaseclosed
Orphans of the Sky by Robert A. Heinlein
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Such a great story!! Heinlein took a lot from humans experience with discoveries over the last couple of centuries and put them into an existential science fiction story. Our limited understanding of the universe and how it changed over time plays a big role in the centre of the plot and the characters show incredible capabilities of humbleness. Somehow it managed to be very emotional in the end? And that I really didn't expect...