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Envoy
When two descendants of a formerly lost people suddenly reappear in Sol System, Kep, an inexperienced guide with few aspirations, is handed the task of showing them around… and figuring out their true motives.
But convoluted bureaucracies, hungry corporations and corrupt guilds conspire to acquire any advantage in a technologically stagnant system.
So when a secret is revealed, it’s up to Kep to make sure that it doesn’t land in the wrong hands.
But convoluted bureaucracies, hungry corporations and corrupt guilds conspire to acquire any advantage in a technologically stagnant system.
So when a secret is revealed, it’s up to Kep to make sure that it doesn’t land in the wrong hands.
- GenresScience Fiction
135 pages, Paperback
Published October 20, 2020
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Andr Moș
4 books12 followersAndr lives in the highlands of Ardeal with his wife and two daughters.
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November 8, 2023
I received this novella to judge for SFINCS. Opinion is my own, and does not represent that made by the team. I did also happen to purchase this in paperback, as I prefer to read physical, and I liked the cover.
This book takes place in the future. It is a science fiction based novella, and as it’s the future, there have been many shifts in the countries of the world and the major powers. This leads to an incredible amount of new names, as well as many abbreviations. This felt authentic for SF, but I was also definitely confused and flipping back and forth a bit.
The story follows the likable character of Kep, a guide to the new arrivals at the Sol system. I thought the idea of her shifting her appearance, personality, as well as her style to lighten the blow of arriving at a new place was very unique. And probably something that would genuinely happen as well. Some of these travelers have left home, never to return again, so waking up from stasis to something semi-familiar would definitely be a blessing.
The story takes on a kind of thriller vibe to it when a delegate from the (thought) long-lost Dacic has arrived. The powers of the Sol System covet their technology, so even though they intended to share them freely, no one in Sol wants to share.
This was an interesting and enjoyable novella, I do just wish the ending was a bit more definite. Personally a 3.5/5*
This book takes place in the future. It is a science fiction based novella, and as it’s the future, there have been many shifts in the countries of the world and the major powers. This leads to an incredible amount of new names, as well as many abbreviations. This felt authentic for SF, but I was also definitely confused and flipping back and forth a bit.
The story follows the likable character of Kep, a guide to the new arrivals at the Sol system. I thought the idea of her shifting her appearance, personality, as well as her style to lighten the blow of arriving at a new place was very unique. And probably something that would genuinely happen as well. Some of these travelers have left home, never to return again, so waking up from stasis to something semi-familiar would definitely be a blessing.
The story takes on a kind of thriller vibe to it when a delegate from the (thought) long-lost Dacic has arrived. The powers of the Sol System covet their technology, so even though they intended to share them freely, no one in Sol wants to share.
This was an interesting and enjoyable novella, I do just wish the ending was a bit more definite. Personally a 3.5/5*
November 21, 2023
Review originally on JamReads
Envoy is a sci-fi novella, written by Andr Mos, which has some cool ideas and references, some elements with potential, but whose execution can be improved in my opinion. In the future there have been many changes, with the humanity going beyond the Sol system; and our main character, Kep, works as a guide for the new arrivals.
Kep is quite good at her job, blending herself into the arrivals, adapting her aspect to something familiar for those that have arrived; giving a sense of something known for those that have just got up from the stasis that big space travels require. Due to her abilities, she's tasked with receiving the Dacic envoy, who comes from a system whose contact was previously lost.
The plot is centered around how this contact devolves into an espionage war between different organisms that are trying to gain the control over it; ending Kep and the Dacics in the middle of this conspiration.
While the idea is great, the pacing feels a bit out of place, especially due to the huge amount of info dumps that there in this novella (which at least are quite interesting, such as the Dacic history, a homage to Romania); changing a bit the structure could have definitely helped.
Overall, it's a well-written novella, and I think sci-fi lovers might enjoy it more than me; there's potential hidden in Envoy.
Disclaimer: This novella has been read as part of the SFINCS. This review/rating only represents my personal opinion and it might differ with what the team decides.
Envoy is a sci-fi novella, written by Andr Mos, which has some cool ideas and references, some elements with potential, but whose execution can be improved in my opinion. In the future there have been many changes, with the humanity going beyond the Sol system; and our main character, Kep, works as a guide for the new arrivals.
Kep is quite good at her job, blending herself into the arrivals, adapting her aspect to something familiar for those that have arrived; giving a sense of something known for those that have just got up from the stasis that big space travels require. Due to her abilities, she's tasked with receiving the Dacic envoy, who comes from a system whose contact was previously lost.
The plot is centered around how this contact devolves into an espionage war between different organisms that are trying to gain the control over it; ending Kep and the Dacics in the middle of this conspiration.
While the idea is great, the pacing feels a bit out of place, especially due to the huge amount of info dumps that there in this novella (which at least are quite interesting, such as the Dacic history, a homage to Romania); changing a bit the structure could have definitely helped.
Overall, it's a well-written novella, and I think sci-fi lovers might enjoy it more than me; there's potential hidden in Envoy.
Disclaimer: This novella has been read as part of the SFINCS. This review/rating only represents my personal opinion and it might differ with what the team decides.
April 4, 2021
Kep is a guide to people awakening from several years of lightspeed travel, who have lost everything they have left behind.
Her world changes when she is tasked to guide an envoy the oldest race to leave Earth for the stars.
Andr Mos has painstakingly built a history of the world since generation ships leave Earth for the first time. And the world he builds is a fascinating projection into the future. He cleverly combines history lessons and Kep's adventures dealing with a surprise envoy, surprise technology and a surprise trip back to Earth. How will the closed off people of the planet of origin react to visitors? Even if they come baring new technological gifts?
Her world changes when she is tasked to guide an envoy the oldest race to leave Earth for the stars.
Andr Mos has painstakingly built a history of the world since generation ships leave Earth for the first time. And the world he builds is a fascinating projection into the future. He cleverly combines history lessons and Kep's adventures dealing with a surprise envoy, surprise technology and a surprise trip back to Earth. How will the closed off people of the planet of origin react to visitors? Even if they come baring new technological gifts?
October 31, 2020
I loved how the author integrated design in all the layers of the novel - from the font to the plot and storyline. Envoy's "narrative solar system" is very complex and well-thought-out, with a long, ice-berg like kind of history underneath the main visible plot. The characters are very nicely constructed and they drive home many characteristics of different contemporary cultures. Also, all the sci-fi claims are backed-up by technical explanations (that are still easy to understand for non-technical persons like myself). All in all, I found Envoy to be a fascinating read!
November 10, 2020
Great Hard Sci-fi
I like the lengthy timeline, and how it contrasts with the Envoys tech. Also clever to rename planets and moons! Is this where humanity is going? Characters' personalities are likeably diverse. I'm looking forward to more in-depth writing and continuation of this story.
I like the lengthy timeline, and how it contrasts with the Envoys tech. Also clever to rename planets and moons! Is this where humanity is going? Characters' personalities are likeably diverse. I'm looking forward to more in-depth writing and continuation of this story.
December 24, 2023
I really enjoyed the idea, but the characters and dialogue felt shallow. And the end was slightly confusing and abrupt. Other than that enjoyable little book.
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