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Space Adventure
Often light-hearted, Space Adventures are noteable for their sense of wonder, and are commonly found in classic science fiction. Many books follow a single character or group of characters encountering aliens, strange worlds and curious phenomena. The books can be hard science, but the focus is strongly on romping adventure or an individual overcoming adversity.
Unlike Space Opera, it is rare for Space Adventure to revolve primarily around large-scale war, although smaller battles are not uncommon.
Examples of Space Adventure would be Heinlein's "Have Spacesuit, Will Travel", Norton's "Catseye", ...more
Unlike Space Opera, it is rare for Space Adventure to revolve primarily around large-scale war, although smaller battles are not uncommon.
Examples of Space Adventure would be Heinlein's "Have Spacesuit, Will Travel", Norton's "Catseye", ...more
“
Lyn, this was the “Aha!” moment when Desta found another astonishing skeleton. Remarkably, it appeared utterly human but existed before humans walked the Earth. Clutched in its hand a small sphere attached to an elaborate gold necklace. The sphere was not like any material on Earth. Remember when I told you our origins might lie in the stars? Well, I think we found the answer in the Afar desert
Max
”
― The Starlight Prophecy
― The Starlight Prophecy
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