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Escape to the Galaxies
Three friends on the exoplanet Sulok in the Triangulum galaxy start learning about why humans made Earth an uninhabitable planet and plundered its resources before their trip to Earth begins. The novel takes the reader from their childhood when they learn about the story of a bitten apple planet and the migrations of humans to Mars and other exoplanets. When they become young adults and start working at the UWU (United Worlds of the Universe), the UWU chief assigns the trio the task of saving Mars from Earth. The novel recounts many exciting stories they learn about what happened to Earth, why humans left it, and the planets and exoplanets they settled down on while they prepare for their trip.
378 pages, Paperback
Published April 9, 2021
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July 3, 2021
Escape to the Galaxies is one of the most riveting science fiction novels I have ever read by an Indian author. Pulsating with actions and subplots on an epic scale, this book is best fit for fans of Star Wars and those interested in intergalactic adventures.
The themes of Escape to the Galaxies is the first reason why I loved reading the book. Based on the ecological status of our planet, it is interesting that the farsightedness of the novel is what the main storyline is based upon. With a blurb that declares “YOU NEED A BACKUP PLANET”, you can be certain that Escape to the Galaxies has a lot in store for you. And it does not disappoint you at all. The story is set millennia apart from the one which we are living in right now, where earth’s inhabitants have been forced to seek refuge in Mars (throwback to Elon Musk’s dream project!) and other exoplanets across the universe. However, for the current settlers of Mars, Earth as a planet is now threatening their very existence. Thus, Escape to the Galaxies brings forth the protagonist Halik to protect Mars by getting acquainted with the history of Earth, both cosmic and biological. In the course of the novel, Escape to the Galaxies breathes in and out surreal experiences that one can only imagine while watching a space stimulation in some scientific amusement park. In fact, the very picturesque details of intergalactic events and happenings seem so real that Escape to the Galaxies might as well be viewed as a possible occurrence in the near future. With science in tandem with fantasy, Escape to the Galaxies creates a sonorous beauty with a brilliant plot structure and an equally awe-inspiring language. No, the book does not have any complicated cosmological jargon for the readers. By itself, Escape to the Galaxies is narrated in a very simple and lucid language which conveys volumes of information seamlessly. Being a book that runs overs 350 pages, the one feature which dumbfounded me was the story itself. Escape to the Galaxies offers its readers a lot more than what it promises in its blurb. Yes, the blurb gives us a hint at a dystopian future where man is forced to abandon Earth and flee to Mars. But, as you delve deeper into the story, you will discover that Escape to the Galaxies is not merely limited to dystopia. This novel transcends the boundaries of science fiction and fantasy to address to social, ecological and scientific issues that plague the human race even today. The sheer wealth of ideas and knowledge that Escape to the Galaxies offers its readers with such humility is impressive to say the least. As I write this review, I am still in awe of having read such a powerful novel that looks into the human experience with the same amount of curiosity as it floats through the vast expanse of space.
My best wishes to the author for his upcoming projects.
The themes of Escape to the Galaxies is the first reason why I loved reading the book. Based on the ecological status of our planet, it is interesting that the farsightedness of the novel is what the main storyline is based upon. With a blurb that declares “YOU NEED A BACKUP PLANET”, you can be certain that Escape to the Galaxies has a lot in store for you. And it does not disappoint you at all. The story is set millennia apart from the one which we are living in right now, where earth’s inhabitants have been forced to seek refuge in Mars (throwback to Elon Musk’s dream project!) and other exoplanets across the universe. However, for the current settlers of Mars, Earth as a planet is now threatening their very existence. Thus, Escape to the Galaxies brings forth the protagonist Halik to protect Mars by getting acquainted with the history of Earth, both cosmic and biological. In the course of the novel, Escape to the Galaxies breathes in and out surreal experiences that one can only imagine while watching a space stimulation in some scientific amusement park. In fact, the very picturesque details of intergalactic events and happenings seem so real that Escape to the Galaxies might as well be viewed as a possible occurrence in the near future. With science in tandem with fantasy, Escape to the Galaxies creates a sonorous beauty with a brilliant plot structure and an equally awe-inspiring language. No, the book does not have any complicated cosmological jargon for the readers. By itself, Escape to the Galaxies is narrated in a very simple and lucid language which conveys volumes of information seamlessly. Being a book that runs overs 350 pages, the one feature which dumbfounded me was the story itself. Escape to the Galaxies offers its readers a lot more than what it promises in its blurb. Yes, the blurb gives us a hint at a dystopian future where man is forced to abandon Earth and flee to Mars. But, as you delve deeper into the story, you will discover that Escape to the Galaxies is not merely limited to dystopia. This novel transcends the boundaries of science fiction and fantasy to address to social, ecological and scientific issues that plague the human race even today. The sheer wealth of ideas and knowledge that Escape to the Galaxies offers its readers with such humility is impressive to say the least. As I write this review, I am still in awe of having read such a powerful novel that looks into the human experience with the same amount of curiosity as it floats through the vast expanse of space.
My best wishes to the author for his upcoming projects.
June 8, 2021
With this novel, Escape to the Galaxies, Vidyasagar Mundroy has tested the boundaries of science fiction, as how far-reaching it can be.
Well, I found the scope and expanse of the novel sweeping, the story goes like a saga. This novel is purely built on sheer imagination and by far one of the best novels set in post apocalyptic world. The story shuttles between many planets and galaxies. It is again the human race that has colonized the universe as they ran out of space and resources on earth.
This novel is so unique that everything about it looks surreal and dream-like. Its timeline stretches between 2050 to 5062 era, clearly a far-away time. On a broader term, humans have settled in Mars and in exoplanets. One student from Sulok planet takes interest in earth, as luck favours he is selected by UWU to go to earth to find out who is ruining that planet by exploiting the resources.
The novel is good but demands time and attention. And in the end, the author has presented jargons or terms that are widely used in the novel such as ESS1, name of various spaceships like BMSL – 840, MarsMap, LYPH and much more. For people always fascinated by space and unfathomable universe, this book is just a special treat. Writing is really lucid and the great vista of information on future lifestyle is just another gem in the book.
Well, I found the scope and expanse of the novel sweeping, the story goes like a saga. This novel is purely built on sheer imagination and by far one of the best novels set in post apocalyptic world. The story shuttles between many planets and galaxies. It is again the human race that has colonized the universe as they ran out of space and resources on earth.
This novel is so unique that everything about it looks surreal and dream-like. Its timeline stretches between 2050 to 5062 era, clearly a far-away time. On a broader term, humans have settled in Mars and in exoplanets. One student from Sulok planet takes interest in earth, as luck favours he is selected by UWU to go to earth to find out who is ruining that planet by exploiting the resources.
The novel is good but demands time and attention. And in the end, the author has presented jargons or terms that are widely used in the novel such as ESS1, name of various spaceships like BMSL – 840, MarsMap, LYPH and much more. For people always fascinated by space and unfathomable universe, this book is just a special treat. Writing is really lucid and the great vista of information on future lifestyle is just another gem in the book.
July 12, 2024
Grippy and delightful reading. The beginning and end are quite interesting, but the middle part is quite boring. Overall, the book is packed with so much information and opens up the doors for imagination that if we continue destroying our planet Earth, one day it will indeed become the bitten apple.
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