The (Half) Stars Have Aligned
Discover new books on Goodreads
Meet your next favorite book
Rob Platten
78 ratings (4.01 avg)
1 review

Rob Platten

Add friend

Block Rob Platten?

This will prevent Rob from sending you messages, friend request or from viewing your profile. They will not be notified. Comments on discussion boards from them will be hidden by default.
Sign in to Goodreads to learn more about Rob.


Rob’s favorite books

Judas Unchained by Peter F. Hamilton Fallen Dragon by Peter F. Hamilton The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect by Roger Williams Zima Blue and Other Stories by Alastair Reynolds The Endymion Omnibus by Dan Simmons Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds A Second Chance at Eden by Peter F. Hamilton The Hair Carpet Weavers by Andreas Eschbach The Reality Dysfunction by Peter F. Hamilton Against a Dark Background by Iain M. Banks Pandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton
More…

Rob’s Bookshelves


Stats | More…

Rob is Currently Reading

The Demon Star
Rob Platten is currently reading
by Jesse Aragon (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Reading for the 2nd time
read in October 2026
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

progress: 
 
  (page 232 of 558)
— 16 hours, 58 min ago

 
Oct 02, 2026 11:56PM
Three Moments of ...
Rob Platten is currently reading
by China Miéville (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

progress: 
 
  (page 87 of 431)
— May 11, 2026 01:55PM

 
May 06, 2026 02:16PM
Loading...

2026 Reading Challenge

Rob’s Year In Books

year in books
Rob’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Rob’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Go to Rob’s 2025 Year in Books

Rob’s Friends (11)

Andrew ...
Andrew Platten
212 books | 7 friends

Wayne N...
Wayne Nixon
1 book | 8 friends

Julie Mann
Julie Mann
0 books | 13 friends

Carrie ...
Carrie Walton
76 books | 1 friend

martin ...
martin thirkell
133 books | 21 friends

Gail Li...
Gail Linstead
64 books | 23 friends

Anita B...
Anita Brown
4 books | 16 friends

Katie Neil
Katie Neil
11 books | 22 friends

More friends…

People Rob is Following

Andrew ...

Favorite Genres

Fiction and Science fiction


Polls voted on by Rob

Lists liked by Rob