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Second Star
- Star Svensdotter, Book 1
- Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
- Series: Star Svensdotter, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Summary
"When the Betelgeuse message was detected, it changed a lot of things on Earth. We began to look seriously outward, not with the heady optimism of the early days, but with deliberate calculation. We knew that Someone was out there, and that eventually, they’d be coming. If Earth didn’t occupy the High Frontier, it could be ours to lose."
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The first in Dana Stabenow’s Star Svensdotter trilogy, Second Star is a tale of first contact, declarations of independence, and new frontiers.
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- Lindsay Jeffers
- 02-04-12
Interesting Space Opera
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Stabenow worked hard to get some good science into her fiction. The influence of Heinlein on both plot device and characterization is strong, but the females in the story are given a more satisfactory personality than Heinlein usually did. It seems clear that the succeeding novels are being prepared for in this tale, although it is good in itself. I ended up listening to three quarters and reading the last quarter in e-text, since it was free. Both media compelled my interest.
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- Darryl
- 08-03-13
first in ok series
overall this was a nice little series of the "daily life" aboard a future space station type. the influence of Clarke, Heinlein etc is very apparent several ways, especially Clarke of the early years and later 2001. I liked it for the most part, but had some trouble with the narrator who mispronounces some items, and ultimately by the end of the series i began to wonder if Stabenow couldn't make up her mind on what the series was to be. at one point or another almost all the stock elements of Scifi are present, which I thought detracted from the more interesting ideas she presented but didn't quite develop. "first contact" pops up, but in 2nd book seems not to have altered mankind's thinking much. then in 3rd book there is a search for yet another human precursor society which almost seems forgotten for much of the book, & then the book ends where it should be getting interesting. I wanted to like the set more, but kept feeling that the 3 books could have been condensed (in fact some entire scenes are repeated here and there )
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- J
- 18-04-17
Stick to Alaska...
Would you recommend Second Star to your friends? Why or why not?
I purchased this book because of the quality of the author's Alaska books. It's a tedious book, and nowhere near the detailed quality of the two Alaska series. Not a bad buy for 5$ or less, but otherwise forgettable.
What does Marguerite Gavin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Most of the quality of the book comes from the narrator.
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- Jeanne
- 15-03-12
When does the next one in the series come out????
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes I would recommend it...I have been waiting and hoping for this series to come out, and to have Marguerite Gavin as the reader was wonderful (I love her reading of the Kate Shugak books).
What was one of the most memorable moments of Second Star?
I want to be able to fly like the characters on EllFive!!! The scene where Star, Caleb, Elizabeth, and Paddy launch themselves off the mountains of EllFive (with their strapped-on wings) was wonderful.
Have you listened to any of Marguerite Gavin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Yes, I have listened to all of her Kate Shugak performances, and this is just as wonderful as those. She doesn't over-emote, but gives just the right amount of feeling, and doesn't fall into the trap many readers have of reading as if the listener needs a massive amount of help from his/her voice to decide what to feel at any particular point.
Any additional comments?
I highly recommend anything by Dana Stabenow. Her three SF books didn't make much of a splash when they were first published, but I have worn out several copies of each, and I am pleased to now have the Audible version of the first in the series.
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- Judith Ann Barrette
- 07-03-12
Second Star a keeper
What did you love best about Second Star?
I am a Dana Stabenow fan. This was one of her first books. You can tell she did a lot of research to write such a compelling story. If you are a Sci Fi fan this is a very believable story of what Earth's future could be. You can also see her progression to the Kate Shugak series. It is good to see that the other two books in this series are coming out in April and May. What a great series.
What other book might you compare Second Star to and why?
To Dana's Kate Shugak series, you can see her progression as a writer.
Which character – as performed by Marguerite Gavin – was your favorite?
Elizabeth, what a kid!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No
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- AD
- 14-12-20
Must listen!
Lots of fun “possible” future tech is described in just enough detail for the avid science fiction fan. Star Svensdotter sets a solid tone for how freedom and sensible capitalism could be handled judiciously in or first forays into space. And of course, Marguerite Gavin is brilliant, entertaining and masterful!! Thanks
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- Lady Pamela
- 08-09-19
This Review Needs a Title
I listened for a little over an hour and just couldn't get into the book. Narrator Gavin sounds an awful lot like Kate Shugak and Stabenow's reference to Alaska is really evident: Chechako spacemen? So, I'll put the book away for awhile and maybe start the series again later.
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- JOSEPH COSTANTINO
- 09-09-16
Second star
I think I find second-story very good read think people find it very interesting and enjoyable
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- Devlin
- 16-12-15
Dana's 1st. Love her writing style!
Dana never ceases to keep me entertained. The velvety voice of Marguerite is amazing. I secretly hope for a fourth Star.
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- Daniel J. O'Hara
- 02-07-15
Fun Trip.
It was not boring! 😀 Left me wanting a sequel! loved how big the space station felt.