![]() ![]() But in this case, the technical information often seems to overwhelm the story. I appreciate those details when it helps me understand the story or drives the plot along. and Russia actually cross paths during the space race.īut for me, where this book fell short is its excessive technical details. It was also interesting to contemplate how the Cold War mentality of suspicion and secrecy would play out should the U.S. The premise is fantastic, the setting atmospheric, and who doesn't love a deadly cat-and-mouse game playing out in space? Since this is fiction weaved into real history, I recognized a lot of the people and events of the space program, and it adds to the authenticity of the whole thing. So I got my bonbons ready and prepared to dig into what was sure to be a riveting ride.Īnd this has all the bones of a great thriller. In fact, when I first heard about it, I almost fell out of my chair in excitement. You guys know I'm a total space buff, so there's no way I can pass up this book. ![]() Yep, say no more! Just dangle Apollo anything in front of me and I'm instantly hooked. But when things start to go wrong, who can they really trust a quarter million miles from home? Set during the Cold War era, three astronauts must make the journey for the good of country and science. Hailed as the last of its kind, it would be fraught with peril and steeped in secrecy. Imagine if there had been an Apollo 18 mission. ![]()
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