Ariadne is an astronaut on a four-person crew, the Lawki mission, traveling to study four potentially habitable worlds. She tells the story in letters back to Earth, describing the scientific discoveries, the shifts in their bodies as they alter their physiology to survive, and the strange life they encounter. Over the years of travel, the crew grows close, and the cost of the mission becomes apparent as news from Earth stops. Becky Chambers writes a short, hopeful novella about science, ethics and curiosity.
A warm, thoughtful pick for readers who like science fiction that favors cooperation and wonder over combat. It suits fans of quiet, character-driven space stories, and anyone looking for a short read.
Contemplative; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Mindful Reader. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
