Book Reviews of Polaris

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Polaris
Author: Jack McDevitt

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Publisher: Ace
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780441012534 - ISBN-10: 0441012531
Publication Date: 10/25/2005
Pages: 400

8 Book Reviews submitted by our Members

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Monica G. (Athena125) reviewed on 9/25/2008...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I think that this story could appeal to people who don't usually read sci-fi. It's not overly technical. It is an excellent mystery/thriller. The main character is a strong female, and they don't fall in to the many possible cliches available during the plot line. Highly reccomended for sci-fi readers and mystery lovers!

Naiche A. (Naiche) reviewed on 3/12/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a moderately fun thriller/mystery with a futuristic setting. I wouldn't call it sci/fi, though, since there is really no science involved, just a lot of spaceships. I had a good time reading it, even though the answer to the mystery is obvious very early on.

Candace G. (Ogre) reviewed on 11/9/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This novel follows SEEKER, but it is complete in itself. I couldn't put it down, and stayed up 'way past my bedtime, 'cause I just had to see what came next.
Well written space opera with a hint of unknown aliens, a mystery such as the Marie Celeste, and an intelligent (though perhaps slightly ammoral) hero. Such fun!

Ron C. (Hophead) reviewed on 4/2/2007...


A great story.

James M. reviewed on 3/24/2007...


A bit complicated in spots, but overall a thoughtful look at moral problems in the distant future, a who-dunnit mystery, and enough action to keep your interest.

James K. reviewed on 10/11/2006...


mystery novel set in the future

Mark M. (jack-shaftoe) reviewed on 8/26/2006...


Not one of Jack's better efforts. It positively plods along and depends on rather dense protagonists.

Mitzi G. (mitzilsg) reviewed on 2/2/2006...


60 yrs ago the space yacht Polaris was found deserted, the fate of it's pilot and passengers a mystery. Now to mark the anniversary of its disappearance there is to be an auction of what was left behind on the ship. Using his insider knowledge, Alex Benedict, one of the preeminent antiquities dealers in the Galaxy secures some of the artifacts. But then an explosion destroys most of the collection, convincing Alex that drastic measures are being taken to hide what happened aboard long ago.

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