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“a sense of intelligence shines through the characters, who are all stalwart, brave, and self-sufficient in a way that recalls the works of Robert A. Heinlein.”
Kirkus Review
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“Should be made into a movie!”
Reader’s Favorite
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“A fascinating story of human exploration, courage, technological advances and conflict set in the near future.”
ReedsyDiscovery
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“Is it Science Fiction or Prescient Forecasting?”
E.A. Coe, Author of ‘The Other Side of Good’
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“A 5-Star rollick along the narrow ledge of science and science fiction.”
Professor Emeritus Arieh Ben-Naim, Author of ‘Entropy: The Greatest Blunder in the History of Science’
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5-Stars: Reader’s Favorite
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Finalist: Maxy Book Award
DESTINATION MARS! The Lunar Republic is on the run…
Life on Earth is dying from a mysterious cause, and President Kim bets her future on an obscure, young scientist whose theory can only be tested from outer space. The year is 2066, and the race is on against the Chinese to establish a viable lunar colony before the 100th anniversary of mankind’s first step on the Moon. Yet, the Moon is only the first step, the springboard for the permanent settlement of Mars.
“Entropy” is set in the near future where technology has evolved to an astounding degree. Human nature, however, has not; this futuristic novel reads like an expose on our own times.
“Entropy” is much more than a science fiction thriller; it is a running commentary on the times that we live. A dystopic, postapocalyptic, hard science depiction of epic space travel, colonization, and new beginnings for the human race: Entropy is a blockbuster, written by a new voice, waiting to be discovered.
“Space flights to the moon, and then to Mars; if that isn’t the oldest yearning of mankind, our finest hope for glory”.
Philip K Dick, The Man in the High Castle
“a sense of intelligence shines through the characters, who are all stalwart, brave, and self-sufficient in a way that recalls the works of Robert A. Heinlein.”
Kirkus Review
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
“Should be made into a movie!”
Reader’s Favorite
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
“A fascinating story of human exploration, courage, technological advances and conflict set in the near future.”
ReedsyDiscovery
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
“Is it Science Fiction or Prescient Forecasting?”
E.A. Coe, Author of ‘The Other Side of Good’
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
“A 5-Star rollick along the narrow ledge of science and science fiction.”
Professor Emeritus Arieh Ben-Naim, Author of ‘Entropy: The Greatest Blunder in the History of Science’
AWARDS...
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
5-Stars: Reader’s Favorite
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
Finalist: Maxy Book Award
DESTINATION MARS! The Lunar Republic is on the run…
Life on Earth is dying from a mysterious cause, and President Kim bets her future on an obscure, young scientist whose theory can only be tested from outer space. The year is 2066, and the race is on against the Chinese to establish a viable lunar colony before the 100th anniversary of mankind’s first step on the Moon. Yet, the Moon is only the first step, the springboard for the permanent settlement of Mars.
“Entropy” is set in the near future where technology has evolved to an astounding degree. Human nature, however, has not; this futuristic novel reads like an expose on our own times.
“Entropy” is much more than a science fiction thriller; it is a running commentary on the times that we live. A dystopic, postapocalyptic, hard science depiction of epic space travel, colonization, and new beginnings for the human race: Entropy is a blockbuster, written by a new voice, waiting to be discovered.
“Space flights to the moon, and then to Mars; if that isn’t the oldest yearning of mankind, our finest hope for glory”.
Philip K Dick, The Man in the High Castle
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First published May 1, 2022
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November 28, 2024
3.5 stars
The year is 2066 and the Earth is experiencing dire troubles. There's flooding of landmasses, bad air, contaminated water, disappearance of wildlife, shortage of food, and other difficulties.
The lack of food in particular causes mass unrest in the United States, with riots, violence, rape, killing, looting, and so on.
Worse yet, it appears the entire planet is dying, and won't sustain life of any kind for much longer. In the circumstances, a new religious movement is established in America, as people seek comfort in difficult circumstances.
U.S. President Kim - an anthropologist by training - consults with her advisors, and they decide on a plan to establish a human colony on the moon.
This will put a small segment of humanity out of harm's way, but even more importantly, the lunar colony will grow food plants that can survive harsh circumstances. These plants are being created by an innovative botanist named John McCabe, and the botanicals will feed the moon colonists AND provide seeds that can grow on the moribund Earth, to relieve the starving populations.
A number of dedicated individuals are tasked with establishing and maintaining the American lunar colony, which is named Diaspora. These include Jeffrey Patel - a brilliant physicist, engineer, and entrepreneur;
Gabriel Farigola - a lunar ecologist and space administrator;
Captain Joanne Wakefield - commander of America's two space stations (USS Kennedy and USS Armstrong) who's being reassigned to command Diaspora;
John McCabe - the botanist;
Mercedes Fontaine - an activist and diplomat who functions as a liasion between Diaspora and President Kim; and more.
Physicist Jeffrey Patel and botanist John McCabe come to believe that the Earth is dying because of a newly discovered force called Entropy. Entropy functions to deconstruct matter, and it's causing the deterioration of everything on Earth. The scientists believe that if Entropy can be controlled, the Earth might (eventually) be saved.
The establishment of the moon colony Diaspora goes smoothly enough, but there's trouble on the horizon. China has built it's own lunar colony, named Jiā, which is only a few hundred kilometers from Diaspora. Moreover, China's colony is not a research facility, but a military one. China's President Liu plans to invade Diaspora and take it over, which leads to some riveting combat scenes.
Meanwhile there's also some drama back on Earth, where treachery is afoot.
In addition to adventure and action, the book touches on some important human relationships, like the bond between diplomat Mercedes Fontaine and her earthbound parents; Commander Wakefield taking space cadet/aide-de-camp Ned Henson under her wing; the association of Chinese and American lunar colonists; the romance between Mercedes Fontaine and botanist John McCabe; etc.
The author has clearly done his research, and the science fiction elements of the novel have a good dollop of real science. For example, there's an excellent scene in which colonists take off for space, and I could almost sense the vibrating rocket ship and the feeling of being squished by gravity (which is like being sat on by an elephant). There are also fine descriptions of the space stations, lunar colonies, lunar vehicles, methods of getting air and water on the moon, and more.
The story leads to a satisfying climax which leaves room for a sequel.
I listened to the audiobook, which was well-narrated. I like the story and recommend it to science fiction fans.
Thanks to Netgalley, Dana Hayward, and Widow's Watch Publishing for a copy of the book.
You can follow my reviews at https://reviewsbybarbsaffer.blogspot.com
November 29, 2022
The narration is too monotone to follow. Audiobook narration is an art, a performance. This narrator uses the same flat, emotionless voice for every character. I can’t keep focus on the book under those circumstances.
December 2, 2022
4 stars for the compelling sci-fi story, -1 star for the auto-narration by "Archie"
I am a self-proclaimed sci-fi nerd, so I chose this book because it ticked so many of my boxes: dystopian but realistic near future, space travel and colonization, impressive but not over-the-top new tech. We are presented with the disappointing 2060s we expect, viewed by readers in the currently chaotic economy, politics and climate of the 2020s.
But the choice to auto-narrate this novel is a killer for those of us who chose (or were gifted) the audiobook. "Archie" put a soggy, gray blanket over the entire story, ruining any enjoyment we may have gotten from it. I've heard BBC News reports that had more inflection. Terrible choice, my publishing friends.
I am a self-proclaimed sci-fi nerd, so I chose this book because it ticked so many of my boxes: dystopian but realistic near future, space travel and colonization, impressive but not over-the-top new tech. We are presented with the disappointing 2060s we expect, viewed by readers in the currently chaotic economy, politics and climate of the 2020s.
But the choice to auto-narrate this novel is a killer for those of us who chose (or were gifted) the audiobook. "Archie" put a soggy, gray blanket over the entire story, ruining any enjoyment we may have gotten from it. I've heard BBC News reports that had more inflection. Terrible choice, my publishing friends.
April 6, 2022
I normally don’t gravitate to the science fiction genre, but this book was recommended by a writing friend, I decided to read it and was riveted from the first sentence.
Set only about 40 years in the future, Earth is unraveling with severe droughts, famine, and political upheaval. Botanist John McCabe is racing against time to develop nutritious edible plants that will grow on the lunar surface and perhaps save the starving planet. He is recruited to work with a team of fascinating and brilliant individuals to hatch a plan to deal with these challenges and ultimately to escape from the dictatorship that has taken control of the United States. When conflict erupts on the moon between Chinese and American lunar colonies, this team realizes the only hope for mankind is to escape to Mars and create a new life there. But will the technology they have developed be enough to get them there?
When the existence of a previously unrecognized force—Entropy—is identified by the team, the intrepid characters must rethink everything they thought they knew and make unimaginably difficult decisions before the force destroys everything (and everyone) they have come to know and love.
The author has woven a plausible, exciting, fast-paced, and intelligent story with satisfyingly rich and complex characters. In these characters, the reader will recognize disturbing aspects of human nature and political realities that threaten the world today, so it is not hard to become immersed in the author’s imagined world in which the needs of Man and Nature have collided to the point of destruction.
Entropy will generate great book club discussions. How far can technology take us as a society and what extremes will drive some people to become ruthless and predatory while others exhibit remarkable depths of courage and compassion? If you had to start a new society from scratch on a new planet, what values would you incorporate and what rules or principles would you put in place?
Entropy includes many vivid cinematic scenes in outer space. They will make a studio’s special effects staff very happy when this book is made into a movie.
Set only about 40 years in the future, Earth is unraveling with severe droughts, famine, and political upheaval. Botanist John McCabe is racing against time to develop nutritious edible plants that will grow on the lunar surface and perhaps save the starving planet. He is recruited to work with a team of fascinating and brilliant individuals to hatch a plan to deal with these challenges and ultimately to escape from the dictatorship that has taken control of the United States. When conflict erupts on the moon between Chinese and American lunar colonies, this team realizes the only hope for mankind is to escape to Mars and create a new life there. But will the technology they have developed be enough to get them there?
When the existence of a previously unrecognized force—Entropy—is identified by the team, the intrepid characters must rethink everything they thought they knew and make unimaginably difficult decisions before the force destroys everything (and everyone) they have come to know and love.
The author has woven a plausible, exciting, fast-paced, and intelligent story with satisfyingly rich and complex characters. In these characters, the reader will recognize disturbing aspects of human nature and political realities that threaten the world today, so it is not hard to become immersed in the author’s imagined world in which the needs of Man and Nature have collided to the point of destruction.
Entropy will generate great book club discussions. How far can technology take us as a society and what extremes will drive some people to become ruthless and predatory while others exhibit remarkable depths of courage and compassion? If you had to start a new society from scratch on a new planet, what values would you incorporate and what rules or principles would you put in place?
Entropy includes many vivid cinematic scenes in outer space. They will make a studio’s special effects staff very happy when this book is made into a movie.
May 1, 2022
I received an advance review copy of Entropy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.
There is nothing about this book I didn't enjoy. It is a fast-moving piece set in a not-too-distant future where there has been a lot of scientific advancement. The characters are well developed and display growth as the story advances. Most are easy to relate to and might be people I would want to know. But, while the story is fast-paced, and I enjoyed reading it, it is also quite disturbing, as I am sure it is meant to be.
While set in the future, many of the ideas in Entropy could be headlines from today. There are many plot points that felt all too real as I read and make me realize how easily fiction can become reality. In that way, this was a frightening read because the author takes us to possible new realities even beyond what are in current headlines.
The name of the game in Entropy is survival in a seemingly unsurvivable situation. There won't be many winners in this game, and the losers will just be dead.
For some mysterious reason, the Earth has lost its ability to sustain itself as a viable system. Everything is breaking down as the planet seems to approach a dangerous equilibrium of nothingness. Life is disappearing at an alarming rate and the human population is experiencing shortages of everything, including breathable air, potable water, and food. Chaos is rapidly becoming the order of the day as a few people try to address the problem, or become predators, taking from those who have without regard for others.
Governments cannot help and determine it is time to look to alternate living arrangements such as moving out into the solar system, leaving the Earth behind.
U.S. President Myung Kim determines the only course is to give people hope by first establishing a permanent colony on the moon to be used as a jumping off point for permanent relocation to Mars. Much of the infrastructure for this is in place, but how will the people be fed?
John McCabe is charged with coming up with a solution to the food problem. He is to create a cultivar, a type of edible plant that will grow quickly under the harshest conditions.
As conditions continue to deteriorate, the country falls further into chaos because of famine, plague, and civil uprising. Also looming on the horizon is an inevitable confrontation with the Chinese government.
There is hope when a new republic form on the moon and decides to strike out for their inevitable destination to begin life anew on Mars.
There are several characters in Entropy one may consider being principal to the story, but I have to admit, President Myung Kim is my favorite.
Kim, a solid female character who is not affiliated with any political party, works to surround herself with the best possible people to address all the problems. She prioritizes well and addresses each problem that comes up as best she can. Even with everything happening, she remains calm and relies on her expert advisers to help with decisions, but she still has the vision to see what the future will bring. By recruiting the best people to handle the problems, she can stave off starvation and jumpstart a solution to solving problems with science as her central tool.
She is a truly refreshing character who faces a tragic end, but not before she can make things right amidst seeming impossible odds.
My favorite point of plot in Entropy is how science emerges as the best way to come up with answers to problems. In this time where there seems to be an attitude that science is some kind of sinister plot to control people, it is good to see there is hope that, one day, we may realize it is through science we get the answers to the really hard questions.
Growing up during the 60s and 70s, I was part of the movement to educate the public on the benefits of science. To my deep dismay, it is alarming to see the current trends of the 21st century denial of empirical evidence right in front of our eyes. It is encouraging to read a story where science is valued by political leaders.
My takeaway from Entropy is hope for the future. While recent historical events, such as the COVID pandemic, created, at least in me, a deep sense of hopelessness for the future, Hayward shows that no matter how bad things get, there is still the possibility of making a better world.
Beyond the message of this tale, Entropy is just a great read, and I recommend it for that alone. It is truly a novel that sustains suspense, and I hated putting it down when I had to and was aching to get back to it when I had the time. According to the author, this is just the opening to a saga, and if it is any indication of the quality, I am also eager to read the next book in the series.
The characters are well written, each with their own clear voice, the descriptions of the settings are vividly colorful, and the situations will have the reader experiencing a plethora of emotions. This is a novel of epic proportions and has the making of an amazing series of books I want to read. I give Entropy my highest recommendation as a Sci-Fi apocalyptic thriller that moves along like a chess match between characters and their environment.
There is nothing about this book I didn't enjoy. It is a fast-moving piece set in a not-too-distant future where there has been a lot of scientific advancement. The characters are well developed and display growth as the story advances. Most are easy to relate to and might be people I would want to know. But, while the story is fast-paced, and I enjoyed reading it, it is also quite disturbing, as I am sure it is meant to be.
While set in the future, many of the ideas in Entropy could be headlines from today. There are many plot points that felt all too real as I read and make me realize how easily fiction can become reality. In that way, this was a frightening read because the author takes us to possible new realities even beyond what are in current headlines.
The name of the game in Entropy is survival in a seemingly unsurvivable situation. There won't be many winners in this game, and the losers will just be dead.
For some mysterious reason, the Earth has lost its ability to sustain itself as a viable system. Everything is breaking down as the planet seems to approach a dangerous equilibrium of nothingness. Life is disappearing at an alarming rate and the human population is experiencing shortages of everything, including breathable air, potable water, and food. Chaos is rapidly becoming the order of the day as a few people try to address the problem, or become predators, taking from those who have without regard for others.
Governments cannot help and determine it is time to look to alternate living arrangements such as moving out into the solar system, leaving the Earth behind.
U.S. President Myung Kim determines the only course is to give people hope by first establishing a permanent colony on the moon to be used as a jumping off point for permanent relocation to Mars. Much of the infrastructure for this is in place, but how will the people be fed?
John McCabe is charged with coming up with a solution to the food problem. He is to create a cultivar, a type of edible plant that will grow quickly under the harshest conditions.
As conditions continue to deteriorate, the country falls further into chaos because of famine, plague, and civil uprising. Also looming on the horizon is an inevitable confrontation with the Chinese government.
There is hope when a new republic form on the moon and decides to strike out for their inevitable destination to begin life anew on Mars.
There are several characters in Entropy one may consider being principal to the story, but I have to admit, President Myung Kim is my favorite.
Kim, a solid female character who is not affiliated with any political party, works to surround herself with the best possible people to address all the problems. She prioritizes well and addresses each problem that comes up as best she can. Even with everything happening, she remains calm and relies on her expert advisers to help with decisions, but she still has the vision to see what the future will bring. By recruiting the best people to handle the problems, she can stave off starvation and jumpstart a solution to solving problems with science as her central tool.
She is a truly refreshing character who faces a tragic end, but not before she can make things right amidst seeming impossible odds.
My favorite point of plot in Entropy is how science emerges as the best way to come up with answers to problems. In this time where there seems to be an attitude that science is some kind of sinister plot to control people, it is good to see there is hope that, one day, we may realize it is through science we get the answers to the really hard questions.
Growing up during the 60s and 70s, I was part of the movement to educate the public on the benefits of science. To my deep dismay, it is alarming to see the current trends of the 21st century denial of empirical evidence right in front of our eyes. It is encouraging to read a story where science is valued by political leaders.
My takeaway from Entropy is hope for the future. While recent historical events, such as the COVID pandemic, created, at least in me, a deep sense of hopelessness for the future, Hayward shows that no matter how bad things get, there is still the possibility of making a better world.
Beyond the message of this tale, Entropy is just a great read, and I recommend it for that alone. It is truly a novel that sustains suspense, and I hated putting it down when I had to and was aching to get back to it when I had the time. According to the author, this is just the opening to a saga, and if it is any indication of the quality, I am also eager to read the next book in the series.
The characters are well written, each with their own clear voice, the descriptions of the settings are vividly colorful, and the situations will have the reader experiencing a plethora of emotions. This is a novel of epic proportions and has the making of an amazing series of books I want to read. I give Entropy my highest recommendation as a Sci-Fi apocalyptic thriller that moves along like a chess match between characters and their environment.
November 20, 2022
Audiobook/Unabridged:. I ended up increasing the audio speed several times because the narration was so bad. The narrator has a uppercrust New England accent while describing action scenes in a rural setting. I don't know if it was the publisher's intention to do this so the reader is reminded how smart and scientific the characters are.
I had issues with the writing too. The biggest is that there is such lawlessness going on with the United States falling apart. At one point Mercedes is violently raped but has no problem satisfying McCay the next night. Of course, she winds up pregnant.
The whole story is a mess with most of the conversations about ethics & politics and not much faux science behind the trip to Mars.
I had issues with the writing too. The biggest is that there is such lawlessness going on with the United States falling apart. At one point Mercedes is violently raped but has no problem satisfying McCay the next night. Of course, she winds up pregnant.
The whole story is a mess with most of the conversations about ethics & politics and not much faux science behind the trip to Mars.
February 5, 2023
Is it Science Fiction or Prescient Forecasting?
New author, Dana Hayward plunges readers into the world of 2066 with its many troubles and calamities. We from this decade recognize the future world because it represents a logical extension to the one we live in. The roots of the cultural and political issues of the future are found in our era, and the planet’s health and environment problems are but exaggerations of the same ones we face today. An eclectic mix of international politicians, scientists, and businessmen collaborate for a solution to the survival of mankind, but will they be in time?
Entropy bounces readers all over the world and into space on a wild and exciting ride in a novel that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. Hayward’s research of known scientific principles is so complete that readers have difficulty separating fact from fiction, which adds to the suspense of the story. You will find yourself not only worrying about how the book will end, but also about how our world may end.
New author, Dana Hayward plunges readers into the world of 2066 with its many troubles and calamities. We from this decade recognize the future world because it represents a logical extension to the one we live in. The roots of the cultural and political issues of the future are found in our era, and the planet’s health and environment problems are but exaggerations of the same ones we face today. An eclectic mix of international politicians, scientists, and businessmen collaborate for a solution to the survival of mankind, but will they be in time?
Entropy bounces readers all over the world and into space on a wild and exciting ride in a novel that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. Hayward’s research of known scientific principles is so complete that readers have difficulty separating fact from fiction, which adds to the suspense of the story. You will find yourself not only worrying about how the book will end, but also about how our world may end.
December 4, 2022
We're born, we age, and we die. That's entropy at work. Turning order into chaos, plotting our trajectory to an end. But what if the process of entropy is increasing and we can longer rely on the Earth as a habitable place in the very near future?
In Entropy, Hayward gives us a well thought out story of the impact on society and the Earth as the end approaches quicker than we thought possible. Our options, as a species, if the Earth is no longer viable.
I enjoyed the science employed by Hayward to connect the dots. How entropy might increase. How we could sustain ourselves in the barren fields beyond the Earth. The political jostling as society collapses. Our fundamental need to believe in someone or something at an ecclesiastical level.
Hayward's Entropy reminds me a little of John Japuntich's Atropos and would satisfy any deep thinking science fiction reader.
In Entropy, Hayward gives us a well thought out story of the impact on society and the Earth as the end approaches quicker than we thought possible. Our options, as a species, if the Earth is no longer viable.
I enjoyed the science employed by Hayward to connect the dots. How entropy might increase. How we could sustain ourselves in the barren fields beyond the Earth. The political jostling as society collapses. Our fundamental need to believe in someone or something at an ecclesiastical level.
Hayward's Entropy reminds me a little of John Japuntich's Atropos and would satisfy any deep thinking science fiction reader.
April 2, 2023
The year is 2066 and everything on earth including mankind is dying from some unknown cause. Technology has made advancements, but mankind has reverted back to an era of savage behavior as it reacts to the dire situation. In a last ditch decision the government makes an attempt to colonize the Moon. Even for science fiction I found this story highly improbable. The science was inconsistent and outdated. For example, in the year 2067 they had yet to prove an Einstein theory that was developed in the early 1900’s. I found the whole existence and behavior of the Ramonite spiritual followers hard to fathom and illogical. It seemed like the story couldn’t decide if it was about the demise of earth or the colonization of the moon.
April 4, 2023
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I really liked the first 30% or so of this book. The topic was extremely fascinating, and it kept me turning the pages. I wanted to learn more about Entropy. The next 20% or so was good. Then it became a slog.
Rather than having some time elapse and going into the future a bit, it felt like a running description of things that happened. This person died. This person talked to another person. It was not very thrilling to read, and it made the book very anti-climactic. I think if it was tighter writing and about 100 pages shorter, this book would be rad.
I really liked the first 30% or so of this book. The topic was extremely fascinating, and it kept me turning the pages. I wanted to learn more about Entropy. The next 20% or so was good. Then it became a slog.
Rather than having some time elapse and going into the future a bit, it felt like a running description of things that happened. This person died. This person talked to another person. It was not very thrilling to read, and it made the book very anti-climactic. I think if it was tighter writing and about 100 pages shorter, this book would be rad.
April 7, 2022
No Spoilers Here: A fast and engaging read. As an author myself, I have great admiration for a book that blends actual history & science into a science fiction story, and this book does that in spades. There are characters you will love, some you will hate, and evil empires bent on interstellar domination. The author leaves the door open for at least one sequel, perhaps more, and I eagerly anticipate the next chapter in the lives of those characters I came to admire, and those I wanted to kill. Looking for smart Science Fiction? This is the book for you.
November 19, 2022
First thing I must say is, the story of the book is good, but this narrator is as emotionless as a toaster, even Data from star trek would read this with more emotion… an audiobook is something to make us feel emersed in the story and with this narrator is impossible… I procrastinated a lot, and I lost my ground in the audiobook… I will find the book and resume reading, probably I will start again, the story deserves all the respect.
Thank you NetGalley and Widow's Watch Publishing for the free AAC and this is my honest opinion.
(my stars are because of the reading)
Thank you NetGalley and Widow's Watch Publishing for the free AAC and this is my honest opinion.
(my stars are because of the reading)
February 9, 2025
Magnificent!!
The book was realistic yet optimistic, something all too rare in sci-fi. The plausibility of the plot is amazing, and the creativity breathtaking. Great science as well. I hope one day we will all come together and realize that our fragile home Earth is precious and needs our love.
One wonders whether the sickening Earth is a sad but necessary part of pushing us out of our nest towards our Space Bound destiny, while also forcing us to research restoring the Earth and thus terraforming technology as well.
The book was realistic yet optimistic, something all too rare in sci-fi. The plausibility of the plot is amazing, and the creativity breathtaking. Great science as well. I hope one day we will all come together and realize that our fragile home Earth is precious and needs our love.
One wonders whether the sickening Earth is a sad but necessary part of pushing us out of our nest towards our Space Bound destiny, while also forcing us to research restoring the Earth and thus terraforming technology as well.
April 27, 2022
I loved this book. It’s one of a few that I’ve read this year that I couldn’t put down. It reads like a movie, or like a TV series that You have to binge to the end.
“Entropy” is a wonderful blend of adventure against a backdrop of drama, replete with humor throughout. It was a fun read, and one in which the writer treats the reader with intellectual respect: no dumbing down to grade school level prose.
I loved it! So refreshing and so entertaining!
“Entropy” is a wonderful blend of adventure against a backdrop of drama, replete with humor throughout. It was a fun read, and one in which the writer treats the reader with intellectual respect: no dumbing down to grade school level prose.
I loved it! So refreshing and so entertaining!
February 11, 2023
Life on Earth is dying from a mysterious cause, people are dying of hunger. Looks like all hope is in outer space. Yet, the Moon is only the first step. This book was a hard read and I mean this in a good way. After a pandemic and various other “scares” this hit home a bit too close. 100% feels like a running commentary on the times that we live.
I warn you this is a plot driven book, not character driven.
I warn you this is a plot driven book, not character driven.
January 25, 2023
I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher.
Globally, societies are falling apart. The Earth is unable to support the human race and is dying. Everyone in the story is facing the end of everything that they know. A colony is set up on the moon, watching what happens back on Earth.
While the ideas of this book are interesting, there are so many of them in one book. The book keeps jumping back and forth between different people facing different elements of the story. This book could have really been two or three different books that are interconnected by time and setting. If this was done, it would have made the overall story easier to follow.
There are so many things that happen and are just summed up. There is also a large cast of people. Because of the multiple plots happening on Earth, and the Moon plot, things are easily confused.
Another issue for me was the auto narration, which was very flat and did not help.
Globally, societies are falling apart. The Earth is unable to support the human race and is dying. Everyone in the story is facing the end of everything that they know. A colony is set up on the moon, watching what happens back on Earth.
While the ideas of this book are interesting, there are so many of them in one book. The book keeps jumping back and forth between different people facing different elements of the story. This book could have really been two or three different books that are interconnected by time and setting. If this was done, it would have made the overall story easier to follow.
There are so many things that happen and are just summed up. There is also a large cast of people. Because of the multiple plots happening on Earth, and the Moon plot, things are easily confused.
Another issue for me was the auto narration, which was very flat and did not help.
May 23, 2022
Uhg! I just can't abide this authors abuse of the English language.
It seems like it could be a decent story, but the words are all wrong. And I really mean it. (because i has to add 5 more words.)
It seems like it could be a decent story, but the words are all wrong. And I really mean it. (because i has to add 5 more words.)
November 28, 2022
I received a free copy through a giveaway. While I found the plot interesting, the characters fell very flat for me.
May 19, 2024
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. It’s pretty long and there are a lot of characters to keep track of. The writing style is good.
August 7, 2024
With the world falling apart, can scientists and political philosophers find a way forward?
November 25, 2022
Thanks to NetGalley and Widow's Watch Publishing for an advanced audio book in exchange for an honest review.
3 stars
A lot is going on during Entropy including political unrest, race to colonize space, global food shortages and disasters. Lots of characters that I had trouble keeping track of.
Did not care for the narration by Archie. Felt it was monotone.
3 stars
A lot is going on during Entropy including political unrest, race to colonize space, global food shortages and disasters. Lots of characters that I had trouble keeping track of.
Did not care for the narration by Archie. Felt it was monotone.
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