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Space Scout
A catastrophic failure of the Space Exploration Service Starship Lisa Jane maroons its Captain Paul Constantine on an uninhabited planet. Resigned to spending the rest of his days as a latter day Robinson Crusoe, the Captain is shocked to find the remains of uninhabited alien exploration base on the planet. This soon becomes a desperate fight for survival for the Captain, but also an exhilarating journey, full of adventure and new discoveries.
- GenresScience Fiction
408 pages, Paperback
First published August 18, 2015
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February 23, 2019
Too much exposition and grammar/usage/spelling errors
Too much exposition and many errors. The writing is a bit boring. No offense to the author but to write well, you have to skip over the boring or unnecessary parts by writing briefly when possible. Details that aren't needed can be omitted or mentioned when necessary.
Too much exposition and many errors. The writing is a bit boring. No offense to the author but to write well, you have to skip over the boring or unnecessary parts by writing briefly when possible. Details that aren't needed can be omitted or mentioned when necessary.
November 7, 2015
Bad Sociology
Humans of the future and an ancient alien civilization collide in ways that consistently turn out to be exactly what they seemed, coupled with a smug and arrogant condescension of contemporary society by humans and aliens living in impossibly utopian alien societies that are somehow still immature enough to think screwing everything with a pulse is somehow proof of how advanced they are.
Humans of the future and an ancient alien civilization collide in ways that consistently turn out to be exactly what they seemed, coupled with a smug and arrogant condescension of contemporary society by humans and aliens living in impossibly utopian alien societies that are somehow still immature enough to think screwing everything with a pulse is somehow proof of how advanced they are.
October 10, 2015
I read the book with anticipation.
The book was a slow read finding difficulty determining who was speaking as no intro of the speaker was provided. It was very predictable. Good storey idea but lacked in suspense.
The book was a slow read finding difficulty determining who was speaking as no intro of the speaker was provided. It was very predictable. Good storey idea but lacked in suspense.
September 13, 2015
Enjoyed
To say the least this was an unusual book and I had a good time reading it. Look forward to an extension.
To say the least this was an unusual book and I had a good time reading it. Look forward to an extension.
September 27, 2018
New twist on an old theme
Interesting novel, one thatt i could have given more stars. However, there were some issues I found strange. I had the distinct feeling it was written with the help of computer software. I would be curious, if anyone else noticed the same thing. That along with typos made me think that it was not edited well.
Interesting novel, one thatt i could have given more stars. However, there were some issues I found strange. I had the distinct feeling it was written with the help of computer software. I would be curious, if anyone else noticed the same thing. That along with typos made me think that it was not edited well.
June 14, 2017
Very interesting but has spots that drag. Nice characters. Love Alfred.
October 15, 2017
Good introduction to the series.
This introduction sets up the reader to want to continue the series. Not too technical, and the characters are interesting.
This introduction sets up the reader to want to continue the series. Not too technical, and the characters are interesting.
July 1, 2022
Alfred
I am disappointed that Alfred was not uploaded I to a cyborg. Seems like a wonderful way to broaden the series.
I am disappointed that Alfred was not uploaded I to a cyborg. Seems like a wonderful way to broaden the series.
April 26, 2017
This is an old-fashioned space adventure. The kind where traveling through space is as easy as driving across town. The good guy is good, the bad guys are bad, and the aliens are not that alien.
Paul Constantine is sent alone out into the wilderness of space to scout for habitable planets. Actually he isn't entirely alone -- he has a couple robot minions and a sarcastic artificial intelligence computer. He has some mechanical trouble and his ship is disabled. He is stuck a gazillion miles from home with no way to get back.
Paul figures he will live out his days in this remote corner of the galaxy all alone. Until, that is, he discovers an abandoned alien outpost. Up to that point, humans were starting to think we were the only intelligent life in the universe. Turns out not really.
Soon the aliens themselves show up, looking surprisingly similar to humans. Some of them are friendly, some are not. One female alien in particular is very friendly (wink, wink). Soon the unfriendlies become very unfriendly and Paul finds himself in mortal danger. He is launched on an adventure into uncharted territory.
The character of Paul Constantine is quite earnest and genial. He's pretty cheesy for a galactic hero. He is apparently meant to be something of a cutup, but to me his jokes inspired more eye rolls than laughter. He is, however, extremely relatable. When he explores strange new worlds we go along for the ride.
The writing style is direct but a little awkward in some spots. Certain phrases just don't flow smoothly. There are also occasional errors in usage, such as "the next couple of days past quickly." This does not make the novel difficult to understand, but may occasionally take you out of the story.
One thing this book does do is ask some interesting questions. There are a bunch of philosophical discussions among the characters comparing and contrasting human and alien culture. The twists and turns of the plot also explore fascinating science-fiction ideas. They even explore a possible explanation for why two species who evolved on different plants separated by many thousands of light years could end with sufficiently similar biology for romantic relationships.
This book is not without its weaknesses, but it is still an exciting adventure.
Rating: 4-stars
Length: 150,000 words
Violence: mild
Sex: implied
Drugs: no
Paul Constantine is sent alone out into the wilderness of space to scout for habitable planets. Actually he isn't entirely alone -- he has a couple robot minions and a sarcastic artificial intelligence computer. He has some mechanical trouble and his ship is disabled. He is stuck a gazillion miles from home with no way to get back.
Paul figures he will live out his days in this remote corner of the galaxy all alone. Until, that is, he discovers an abandoned alien outpost. Up to that point, humans were starting to think we were the only intelligent life in the universe. Turns out not really.
Soon the aliens themselves show up, looking surprisingly similar to humans. Some of them are friendly, some are not. One female alien in particular is very friendly (wink, wink). Soon the unfriendlies become very unfriendly and Paul finds himself in mortal danger. He is launched on an adventure into uncharted territory.
The character of Paul Constantine is quite earnest and genial. He's pretty cheesy for a galactic hero. He is apparently meant to be something of a cutup, but to me his jokes inspired more eye rolls than laughter. He is, however, extremely relatable. When he explores strange new worlds we go along for the ride.
The writing style is direct but a little awkward in some spots. Certain phrases just don't flow smoothly. There are also occasional errors in usage, such as "the next couple of days past quickly." This does not make the novel difficult to understand, but may occasionally take you out of the story.
One thing this book does do is ask some interesting questions. There are a bunch of philosophical discussions among the characters comparing and contrasting human and alien culture. The twists and turns of the plot also explore fascinating science-fiction ideas. They even explore a possible explanation for why two species who evolved on different plants separated by many thousands of light years could end with sufficiently similar biology for romantic relationships.
This book is not without its weaknesses, but it is still an exciting adventure.
Rating: 4-stars
Length: 150,000 words
Violence: mild
Sex: implied
Drugs: no
May 22, 2016
Not worth reading
While the concept is interesting, the book is disappointing.
My biggest complaint is the inappriate response of the protagonist. He faces the most bleak future. But instead of reacting with concern, angst, seriousness, he turns into some kind of uninterested tourist, mostly becoming the spectator of a cartoonish butler-like ship AI.
Like many new authors, Mr. Pavli wants to describe in detail about technology and the setting of the story. Frankly, this book needs an editor to keep the story moving. Details should be explained succinctly and only as needed.
While the concept is interesting, the book is disappointing.
My biggest complaint is the inappriate response of the protagonist. He faces the most bleak future. But instead of reacting with concern, angst, seriousness, he turns into some kind of uninterested tourist, mostly becoming the spectator of a cartoonish butler-like ship AI.
Like many new authors, Mr. Pavli wants to describe in detail about technology and the setting of the story. Frankly, this book needs an editor to keep the story moving. Details should be explained succinctly and only as needed.
April 15, 2016
I don't think I have ever read a book like this one
It took me awhile to read this book because of the short paragraph about the book. It started out , I thought it was to be a boring book, but it really took off. This book made you think, where other books are just entertainment. What a beautiful couple our two main characters made. I just hope their future holds their love when they reach Earth and that the two races get along, but knowing how politicians are, I doubt it. Great read.
It took me awhile to read this book because of the short paragraph about the book. It started out , I thought it was to be a boring book, but it really took off. This book made you think, where other books are just entertainment. What a beautiful couple our two main characters made. I just hope their future holds their love when they reach Earth and that the two races get along, but knowing how politicians are, I doubt it. Great read.
February 20, 2016
Space Scout is an enjoyable first-contact story, even though the "aliens" are extremely human-like. It's not a novel that provokes deep philosophical introspection, just a story of a solo space explorer who happens to stumble upon a scientific field research encampment that was not built by any human scientists. From that point, he becomes part hero, part diplomat playing the role of representative for the human race without any cue cards.
October 5, 2015
Possibly
A delightful story of exploration that should have been simple straight forward that turns adventurous and mysterious. The author brings scientific facts to the story and what we hope is common human feelings and aspirations to balance out the story line.
A delightful story of exploration that should have been simple straight forward that turns adventurous and mysterious. The author brings scientific facts to the story and what we hope is common human feelings and aspirations to balance out the story line.
September 24, 2015
Good read
Would enjoy a sequel and more detailed character development. This is not an original plot, but executed better than most.
Would enjoy a sequel and more detailed character development. This is not an original plot, but executed better than most.
October 24, 2015
A first contact story with some redeeming factors.
November 1, 2015
Loved it!
I loved this book and didn't want to put it down, even to go to bed lol! Great job to the author,!
I loved this book and didn't want to put it down, even to go to bed lol! Great job to the author,!
December 23, 2015
Great story!
It was a different twist on a great sci-fi that makes you wonder (-and. Hope ) if
There are aliens like us out there???
It was a different twist on a great sci-fi that makes you wonder (-and. Hope ) if
There are aliens like us out there???
March 10, 2016
This is book
Words in order make sentence. Sentences in order make paragraph. Paragraphs in order make chapter. Chapters in order make books.
Words in order make sentence. Sentences in order make paragraph. Paragraphs in order make chapter. Chapters in order make books.
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