The author could never seem to quite decide what he wanted this novel to be – a treatment on politics? a novel of interstellar travel? a novel of first contact? or Huckleberry Finn? There are several excellent premises in this book, but they get marred by constantly changing points of very and a patchwork format. I also found some of the author use of tense to be disconcerting. I really wanted to like this novel more than I did, but the clunky writing got in the way of the authors amazing imagination.

Despite some glaring errors, most notably with the author's time calculations, the book is quite enjoyable to read. He paints vivid characters and settings and offers a unique look at the possible future of space colonization.

I love the idea of hijacking a spaceship! Great book, great characters, and an insightful story line make this an interesting read. Highly recommended!

I didn't know what to expect with this novel. The characters are much like the Pilgrims, traveling off to colonize a planet 46 light years away and start a new life. However, they are more prepared and technologically advance than the Pilgrims. That doesn't mean, however, that doesn't mean it's easy. I really enjoyed how each chapter is written from a different perspective--different characters of different ages. For example, one chapter begins with a colonist's journal entry and then the author elaborates; while another chapter is told by one of the teenagers. I hought this novel had a good mix of science (whether real or imagined) to make it believeable.

Hard SF -

Rather episodic, but enjoyable.

One of the best space exploration and landing books I've read in a long time. Good characters, great story and one hell of an ending! Try it!!!

Great hard sci-fi story!

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Good science fiction.

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