The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

Wayfarers, Book 1

De: Becky Chambers

Narrado por: Rachel Dulude

Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Series!

The acclaimed modern science-fiction masterpiece, included on Library Journal's Best SFF of 2016, the Barnes & Nobles Sci-Fi Fantasy Blog Best Books of 2015, the Tor.com Best Books of 2015, Reader’s Choice, as well as nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Kitschie, and the Bailey's Women's Prize.

Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space - and one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universe - in this lighthearted debut space opera from a rising sci-fi star.

Rosemary Harper doesn’t expect much when she joins the crew of the aging Wayfarer. While the patched-up ship has seen better days, it offers her a bed, a chance to explore the far-off corners of the galaxy, and most importantly, some distance from her past. An introspective young woman who learned early to keep to herself, she’s never met anyone remotely like the ship’s diverse crew, including Sissix, the exotic reptilian pilot, chatty engineers Kizzy and Jenks, who keep the ship running, and Ashby, their noble captain.

Life aboard the Wayfarer is chaotic and crazy - exactly what Rosemary wants. It’s also about to get extremely dangerous when the crew is offered the job of a lifetime. Tunneling wormholes through space to a distant planet is definitely lucrative and will keep them comfortable for years. But risking her life wasn’t part of the plan. In the far reaches of deep space, the tiny Wayfarer crew will confront a host of unexpected mishaps and thrilling adventures that force them to depend on each other. To survive, Rosemary’s got to learn how to rely on this assortment of oddballs - an experience that teaches her about love and trust and that having a family isn’t necessarily the worst thing in the universe.

©2015 Becky Chambers (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers

characters, yes - plot, no

The characters and species were very creative and well developed, but the plot was lacking.

Not bad for a YA, but not enough for me

I came to this book expecting something different than it delivered. Looking at its awards and nominations I was hoping for a sophisticated hard sf treatment, something like Cherryh or Varley or Elizabeth Bear or KK Rusch might deliver. Becky Chambers' worldbuilding is excellent, on a par with anything in the field, but the story was entirely too fluffy for me. It was a telenovela when I was hoping for Masterpiece Theater, cotton candy when I was ready for meat-and-three.

Which is not to say it's not a good, even a brilliant book, and I'll definitely see what Ms. Chambers produces in the future. It just wasn't what I was looking for.

can't get enough Wayfarer!

really beautiful character oriented take on the classic space opera. some of the best new scifi of the last 10 years without a doubt in my mind (and heart).

A Sci-Fi novel if the future with beautiful parallels to the present

Beck Chambers introduces us to a galaxy sometime in the distant future where humans are one of many species that coexist. We discover the wonders of the galaxy as we learn about the characters and through their developing relationships the diaspora of the universe.

The pace of the story is good with a well balanced mixture of drama and discovery.

Chambers’ skillful focus on character development is refreshing in the Sci-Fi genre and gives the book a special place in my collection.

Such A Feel Good Book!

Great character development that moved the story along almost without you noticing. Highly, highly Recommended!

Very strong character building

You feel like you really know everyone on the ship. And though there is no real climax the story has a nice flow to it.

phenomenal book

outstanding story, lovable characters beautifully written, I couldn't put it down after picking it up

Wonderful listening

I enjoyed this book! It really picked up after the first 30 minutes. Becky Chambers created a rich universe with loveable characters. Worth reading more than once! Excellent narration makes this audiobook one of my favorites.

immersive space travel story

the story is good. the narrator is amazing. she does the characters in their voice.

Great Listen

Draws you in and then takes you on a ride to places you never expected to go.