The Prometheus Project: Stranded, by Douglas E. Richards
Book Review by Slushrunner
Have you read this book?
With most YA spec fiction authors, when I hear they have a new book out,
I get a little uneasy. How will the book read this time? Usually YA
authors make me wish they would write more carefully, not faster.
But there are exceptions. One is Tamora Pierce. When her books hit the United States, I'm the first in line either at B&N or the library, depending on finances.
Another is Douglas E. Richards.
The third installment in the Prometheus Project series is out, and, boy, did I dance when I got my copy. That was an overbooked weekend, what with family events and work, so it actually took me over 48 hours to finish the book. Then it's taken me over 48 days to figure out how to review it without spoilers.
The short version: GO BUY IT!
The longer version: In "Prometheus Project: Stranded", Douglas E. Richards once again shows a writing ability that recalls the masters of science fiction:
Widely read readers may recognize echoes of Harry Harrison's Deathworld, but I can reassure you that its not the same cause that leads to a similar effect. And, like his earlier books, Richards includes some totally fair puzzles that you have enough information to solve, if you want to. Then again, if that's not your bag, you can just enjoy a fun ride.
YA readers may also enjoy the gentle romantic interest and the two new teen characters - sisters with their own fascinating scientific experiments going.
All in all, a worthy work. And two words for the Author:
WRITE MORE!
But there are exceptions. One is Tamora Pierce. When her books hit the United States, I'm the first in line either at B&N or the library, depending on finances.
Another is Douglas E. Richards.
The third installment in the Prometheus Project series is out, and, boy, did I dance when I got my copy. That was an overbooked weekend, what with family events and work, so it actually took me over 48 hours to finish the book. Then it's taken me over 48 days to figure out how to review it without spoilers.
The short version: GO BUY IT!
The longer version: In "Prometheus Project: Stranded", Douglas E. Richards once again shows a writing ability that recalls the masters of science fiction:
- Smart teenage protagonists who really act like smart teenagers, rather than like adults or like Wesley Crusher.
- Scientific concepts, explained simply and elegantly, that play central roles in the story, and
- An apparently straight-forward plot that somehow includes puzzles anyway.
Widely read readers may recognize echoes of Harry Harrison's Deathworld, but I can reassure you that its not the same cause that leads to a similar effect. And, like his earlier books, Richards includes some totally fair puzzles that you have enough information to solve, if you want to. Then again, if that's not your bag, you can just enjoy a fun ride.
YA readers may also enjoy the gentle romantic interest and the two new teen characters - sisters with their own fascinating scientific experiments going.
All in all, a worthy work. And two words for the Author:
WRITE MORE!
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