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Arkwright

By: Allen Steele
Narrated by: Stephen Bel Davies
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Written by a highly regarded expert on space travel and exploration, Allen Steele's Arkwright features the precision of hard science fiction with a compelling cast of characters.

In the vein of classic authors such as Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, and Arthur C. Clarke, Nathan Arkwright is a seminal author of the 20th century. At the end of his life he becomes reclusive and cantankerous, refusing to appear before or interact with his legion of fans. Little does anyone know, Nathan is putting into motion his true timeless legacy. Convinced that humanity cannot survive on Earth, his Arkwright Foundation dedicates itself to creating a colony on an earthlike planet several light-years distant. Fueled by Nathan's legacy, generations of Arkwrights are drawn together - and pulled apart - by the enormity of the task and weight of their name.

This is classic, epic science fiction and engaging character-driven storytelling that will appeal to devotees of the genre as well as fans of current major motion pictures such as Gravity and Interstellar.

©2016 Allen Steele (P)2016 Audible, Inc. Science Fiction Fiction Hard Science Fiction Interstellar Fantasy
Intriguing Premise • Multi-generational Tale • Excellent Performance • Realistic Characters • Optimistic Vision

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The story was surprisingly entertaining and has kept me wanting more on what will happen next.

Such a good story.....

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I was truly gripped by this story. It's a tale that spans the lives of multiple generations, all of which hold you tight until the very end. Great listen and a fun ride.

Fascinating Multi Generational Tale

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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would not due to the exceptionally slow pace and lack of actual things happening.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Having more things happening.

Which character – as performed by Stephen Bel Davies – was your favorite?

All were performed well.

Did Arkwright inspire you to do anything?

Argue about some of the premises for the book.

Slow Moving

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I liked it, but this book has lots of build up, not much finish. well performed though.

lots of build up not much finish

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Too long and disjointed that characters don't connect as they should and you really don't care what happens.

Too disjointed

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