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To Sleep in a Sea of Stars

Epic space opera from the author of Eragon

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To Sleep in a Sea of Stars

By: Christopher Paolini
Narrated by: Jennifer Hale
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About this listen

Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction Novel

To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a masterful epic science fiction novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Inheritance Cycle, Christopher Paolini.

Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds
Now she’s awakened a nightmare

During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she’s delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move.

As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn’t at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human.

While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity’s greatest and final hope . . .

Praise for Christopher Paolini and his work:

'Christopher Paolini is a true rarity' – Washington Post

'An authentic work of great talent' – New York Times Book Review

'A breathtaking and unheard of success' – USA Today

'Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic' – People

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Critic reviews

A powerful piece of SF, with intelligent writing and big ideas (Adrian Tchaikovsky)
Rollicking pace, rapidly developing stakes . . . A fun, fast-paced epic that science fiction fans will gobble up (Kirkus Reviews)
The skills honed in his YA fantasy series, Inheritance, are on full display here in his vibrant world building, especially in the mythology of the alien tech. Paolini populates this universe with a large cast of interesting and relatable characters . . . lending the story a sincere emotional depth. Highly recommended for fans of James A. Corey's The Expanse series and for fantasy fans willing to try space opera (Booklist starred review)
Fans of all kinds, one can be sure, will come to question, and stay to explore (Washington Post)
Great space opera with rockets on (Daily Mail)
An authentic work of great talent (New York Times Book Review on Christopher Paolini)
A true rarity (The Washington Post on Christopher Paolini)
A breathtaking and unheard of success (USA Today on Christopher Paolini)
Paolini make[s] literary magic (People on Christopher Paolini)
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Even though the book is 30+ hours, I was never bored, and even more importantly, never got annoyed with the narrator. Fantastic space scifi, great for beginners to the genre too. Highly recommended listening!

Excellent narration, but wow, so long!

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Not an Adult book as described!
If I were 17 I’m sure it’d be a great book!
But, as I’ve been reading Asimov since I was 13......Not so much!

Be aware this is a Young Adult book / Storyline

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Look foreard to the sequel? Hope we dont have to wait another 13 years to get it.

Great read.

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I struggled to stop listening to this book, I was pulled in to this tale with the amazing lore, and completing narrative. Often I find myself looking for more once a novel has finished, find myself craving for a sequel, however with this book I was contented (that might not be a real word but it describes my feelings perfectly).

I can't sing enough prazes for this space opera!

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Books set in space are not my usual choice of reading matter, but I really enjoyed The Inheritance Cycle, so thought I would give this a go. I was not disappointed.
The narrator was great, and really brought the characters to life. I would definitely recommend it.

Surprisingly good

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