Astra
The Gaia Chronicles Book 1
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Astra
Narrated by:
Penelope Rawlins
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Narrated by:
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Penelope Rawlins
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Naomi Foyle
About this listen
When the orphaned Lil arrives to share Astra's home, Astra is torn between jealousy and fascination. Lil's father taught her some alarming ideas about Is-Land and the world, but when she pushes Astra too far, the heartache that results goes far beyond the loss of a friend.
If she is to survive, Astra must learn to deal with devastating truths about Is-Land, Non-Land and the secret web of adult relationships that surrounds her.
(P)2014 WF Howes Ltd©2014 Naomi Foyle
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Critic reviews
A complex and daring literary story
I enjoyed Astra immensely. The novel's plot is fascinating . . . all of it set down in Foyle's smooth and flowing writing style
This is excellent Science Fiction and I heartily recommend it . . . reminiscent of LeGuin
A friend recommended Astra as an invigorating sort of escapism. She was right. My first experience of SF enchanted and stimulated me
It's hard-hitting, but it's poignant and incredibly thought-provoking . . . Naomi Foyle has a mastery of plotting and a way with words that's truly remarkable
Foyle has built a fascinating portrait, often reminiscent of Ursula K. Le Guin in its layered complexity, and threaded into a fascinating coming of age story. Gripping
This ambitious, thought-provoking take on a dystopian future paints a depressingly credible picture of environmental collapse . . . as events go hurtling towards the book's dramatic conclusion, I couldn't put it down . . .
What would have made Astra better?
An actual plot. I waited through the whole book for something unexpected to happen and alas it was so predictable it was depressing. There was nothing to actually make the characters likable. Most were whiny many just dull.Would you ever listen to anything by Naomi Foyle again?
Definitely not.Which character – as performed by Penelope Rawlins – was your favourite?
The Narrator was amazing. I probably would have given up if not for her great portrayal of everyone in the book. I'd say it was her Lil that stood out most.You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?
Nope not at all.Any additional comments?
The thing that stood put was there was so much use of underage 'sexual play' that didn't add anything to the story. This could have all been edited out and not change the story at all.Definitely one I wish I'd missed.
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