Delta-V
Ratings87
Average rating4.1
This book has everything I can ask for from sci-fi. A fun read that felt well researched. Like the other Suarez books I've read, he did a great job of helping me think about the ways space industry will affect society and how it could work.
Suarez has given us another pulse-pounding techno thriller. This time he takes us deeper into space than anyone has ever gone before.
The danger is very real, and the stakes are quite literally high.
4+ stars
Excellent book, very realistic.The engineering in it reminded me of [b:The Martian 18007564 The Martian Andy Weir https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1413706054l/18007564.SY75.jpg 21825181].The competition between the space companies feels very current.It was intense, scary, exciting and sad.It's a very nice read if you are a fan of SF that is focused on science and engineering.
Daniel just delivers. He takes something that is close to possible today (maybe even possible) and builds a nice tale around it. This has all the makings of a thrilling page turner even if the thrill never really reaches a climax. The characters are well fleshed out but they somewhere just lack the filling that makes you really identify with them. But you do get pretty much the regular fare you would expect from picking this up. Its high tech, well explained and leaves you wanting to know more. More importantly it makes you want to take that space walk!
The first chapter I knew this was going to be 5 stars. This book caught me from the jump. It is extremely well written and takes you on a journey and you can't put it down. It's so near future that I can't recommend reading it quickly enough. If you catch this in 10 years and the world isn't like the book you'll probably be disappointed. Space hotels and astroid minning!
A big step down from the author's previous books. This reads like a YA novel. Characters constantly telling each other how much they love them. Suarez's previous books have explored the near future of scary technology. I'm not sure if the science is accurate or not in this book.
Suarez once again (see Daemon & Freedom™) gives us a very real-feeling peek at the very near future and some of the most interesting technological opportunities and challenges that face our species.
Anyone who appreciates hyper-practical orbital mechanics and hard realities of space, combined with an unwavering pioneering spirit and ruthless focus on executing a mission will deeply appreciate this quick trip into humanity's near future. Big problems are met with uncommon audacity that could just inspire.
An exciting adventure exploring the near term possibilities of space exploration. Up until the last 15% of the book, I was wishing that it was real - and that I was part of the team. This book is an example of one of the most thrilling types of science fiction. It appears to be well researched, and sounds like it would all be possible in the near future - without needing to accept things that violate the laws of nature.
This was great! I've enjoyed all of Daniel Suarez books. If you love technothrillers you'll love this one too!
The pioneers behind every great expansion have motivations that are lost to time. The key participants in every monumental historic event have varied and distinct stories that get lost to history. Delta-v chronicles the story of James Tighe, a cave diver turned deep space miner on Earth's first great expedition into the stars to attempt something extraordinary.
This is a story that has heart, thrills, tragedy, but it's ultimately a story of hope. Hope for the future and hope for the promise that is the human spirit. It's also another fantastic book from one of my favorite authors.