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Transit
An enticing introduction to a weird world in another part of the galaxy.
Su'Real is one of many genetically engineered beings from Okada who use their planet's electromagnetic energy to travel to other worlds in the blink of an eye. Created for one purpose, the covert collection of data from the worlds she visits, Su'Real longs for the freedom to explore the galaxy on her own terms. But when that opportunity comes, she finds herself alone in a cold, hostile world where she is not welcome. The more she learns about the place, the more danger she is in, but escape does not seem to be an option
Su'Real is one of many genetically engineered beings from Okada who use their planet's electromagnetic energy to travel to other worlds in the blink of an eye. Created for one purpose, the covert collection of data from the worlds she visits, Su'Real longs for the freedom to explore the galaxy on her own terms. But when that opportunity comes, she finds herself alone in a cold, hostile world where she is not welcome. The more she learns about the place, the more danger she is in, but escape does not seem to be an option
152 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2022
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V.M. Andrews
21 books12 followersV.M. Andrews is a visionary science fiction author known for creating immersive and thought-provoking worlds. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology and nature, Andrews crafts stories that challenge readers to consider the complexities of identity, control, and freedom. Her writing process is way slower than warp speed, but her narratives are fast-paced and imaginative with surprising plot twists and character epiphanies. She lives among the gigantic trees in Surrey in the south east region of England where the colour green is abundant.
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December 8, 2022This is book 1 in the new series of science fiction novellas set in the Pegasus Constellation, some 20 light years from our solar system. It's weird and wonderful and will have you on the edge of your seat. Unlike the space exploration sub genre, this series does not have spacecraft. The characters travel from one planet to another via teleportation. Until something goes wrong in Transit.
February 18, 2023
A creature known as Su’Real along with her sister Ha’Tien is able to immediately ‘Transit’ to other parts of the galaxy to collect information but she does so at the behest of her superiors. You see, Su’Real is genetically engineered. What she craves is independence and free will with the ability to travel to satiate her own unique interests.
There is a lot in this short novella, with the strong overriding theme of the power of the individual and what it means to be an engineered being. In this burgeoning era of AI (pilotless aircraft and taxis, some now creating their own articles, how long before we have AI novels?) it really is a concept worth exploring.
The characters, particularly Su’Real, takes us the reader on a journey, so we too, get to feel her wonder and uncertainty as she is thrust into totally new situations especially when she finds herself in a new world via a faulty Transit. Here begins a journey that is just as much personal as external. What does it mean to be an independent life form? What does it mean to feel emotions and sensations for the very first time? Is there more going on than meets the eye?
If one must be critical, and in any review there should be some attempt at a deeper analysis, I did feel that the story got a little bogged down in the middle. If it were a novel there would be no issue with the pacing but as a novella, I felt that there could be have been more progression of story here. More action.
Though without wishing to provide spoilers, it does appear that this will be the first in a series, with possible journeys to new worlds, which would be exciting. Though you could read it as it's own entity if you wished as some are turned off having to commit to whole new series.
The quality of writing is very good. What was most enjoyable is the world building and the imagination. It is rich in creativity. And I did like the central character too, which is important in any story telling device. If anything, I wanted more, not less.
Let’s hope for future adventures in this realm.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novella and highly recommend it.
There is a lot in this short novella, with the strong overriding theme of the power of the individual and what it means to be an engineered being. In this burgeoning era of AI (pilotless aircraft and taxis, some now creating their own articles, how long before we have AI novels?) it really is a concept worth exploring.
The characters, particularly Su’Real, takes us the reader on a journey, so we too, get to feel her wonder and uncertainty as she is thrust into totally new situations especially when she finds herself in a new world via a faulty Transit. Here begins a journey that is just as much personal as external. What does it mean to be an independent life form? What does it mean to feel emotions and sensations for the very first time? Is there more going on than meets the eye?
If one must be critical, and in any review there should be some attempt at a deeper analysis, I did feel that the story got a little bogged down in the middle. If it were a novel there would be no issue with the pacing but as a novella, I felt that there could be have been more progression of story here. More action.
Though without wishing to provide spoilers, it does appear that this will be the first in a series, with possible journeys to new worlds, which would be exciting. Though you could read it as it's own entity if you wished as some are turned off having to commit to whole new series.
The quality of writing is very good. What was most enjoyable is the world building and the imagination. It is rich in creativity. And I did like the central character too, which is important in any story telling device. If anything, I wanted more, not less.
Let’s hope for future adventures in this realm.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novella and highly recommend it.
March 2, 2023
A science fiction novella set on a world where people are bred by the mysterious and multilimbed Monitors to be teleported throughout the universe. Their purpose is to observe civilisations on other planets. The observers are allowed to interact with those they come into contact with.
One of the observers, Su'Real, is accidentally sent to a planet with no way to retrieve her unless she can find a way to repower her suit. Here she is forced to rely on the goodwill of the locals who are very suspicious of outsiders. Needless to say disagreements and conflict ensues.
The novella kept me reading as I wondered if Su'Real would survive, escape, accept her fate of being trapped on this new world, or change it.
V.M. Andrews writing is good, with characters who are believable. Some might say they could be more developed, but they all live in very controlled societies so tend to mindlessly follow the rules without much thought and use of initiative, it's all routine, at least until the rules are no longer applicable. Having said that, I would have liked a bit of context for how Su'Real reacted to what was going on by relating it to her previous teleportations and how they might have affected her.
I enjoyed this quick read and will read the next book in the series to see how Su'Real develops.
One of the observers, Su'Real, is accidentally sent to a planet with no way to retrieve her unless she can find a way to repower her suit. Here she is forced to rely on the goodwill of the locals who are very suspicious of outsiders. Needless to say disagreements and conflict ensues.
The novella kept me reading as I wondered if Su'Real would survive, escape, accept her fate of being trapped on this new world, or change it.
V.M. Andrews writing is good, with characters who are believable. Some might say they could be more developed, but they all live in very controlled societies so tend to mindlessly follow the rules without much thought and use of initiative, it's all routine, at least until the rules are no longer applicable. Having said that, I would have liked a bit of context for how Su'Real reacted to what was going on by relating it to her previous teleportations and how they might have affected her.
I enjoyed this quick read and will read the next book in the series to see how Su'Real develops.
February 11, 2023
ChatGPT has been in the news a lot lately, and I couldn’t help think about that topic while reading Transit: Constellation Pegasus. The synthetic characters, cryptic dialogue, and space-age setting contribute to a vibe that the story was written by artificial intelligence.
Of course, that’s not the case. Author V.M. Andrews writes with enough substance and expressiveness in spots to also give Transit a human feel. By far, my favorite aspect of the book is the romantic relationship between Su'Real and Jokull, which conveys the feelings of first-time love beautifully.
While I wasn’t as swept up in the story as other reviewers (I couldn’t get past the mechanical feel of the book), I do respect the creative storytelling ability of Andrews and would recommend the book to science-fiction fans. At the conclusion of the story, I learned that Andrews was inspired to write this tale after creating art via AI tools. Makes perfect sense.
Of course, that’s not the case. Author V.M. Andrews writes with enough substance and expressiveness in spots to also give Transit a human feel. By far, my favorite aspect of the book is the romantic relationship between Su'Real and Jokull, which conveys the feelings of first-time love beautifully.
While I wasn’t as swept up in the story as other reviewers (I couldn’t get past the mechanical feel of the book), I do respect the creative storytelling ability of Andrews and would recommend the book to science-fiction fans. At the conclusion of the story, I learned that Andrews was inspired to write this tale after creating art via AI tools. Makes perfect sense.
November 7, 2022
Original premis, at least so far
kept me guessing and reading was interest. Only a few mistakes which look like talk to text mistakes. So I wasn’t mean crazy by that and by bad grammar and miss use of words etc. etc. on top of that it’s a sweet love story without any icky parts. That’s not all there is; there’s the mystery of what’s going on among these planets.
kept me guessing and reading was interest. Only a few mistakes which look like talk to text mistakes. So I wasn’t mean crazy by that and by bad grammar and miss use of words etc. etc. on top of that it’s a sweet love story without any icky parts. That’s not all there is; there’s the mystery of what’s going on among these planets.
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