The Calculating Stars (Lady Astronaut Universe, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
431
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • 1950s
2018
Adult
15+ years
The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal follows a former WASP pilot and mathematician striving for a place in space exploration after a meteorite impacts Earth, setting back civilization. Amid societal and technological challenges, the protagonist’s journey highlights women’s contributions to the space race.
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Mary Robinette Kowal's The Calculating Stars impresses with its richly detailed alternate history and strong female protagonist. Readers praise its meticulous world-building and emotional depth. Some find the pacing slow and technical jargon heavy. Overall, it's a compelling read that balances science fiction with human elements.
A reader who would enjoy The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal likely appreciates historical science fiction with strong female protagonists, akin to Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and The Lady Astronaut of Mars by the same author. Fans of alternate history with a focus on space exploration would be particularly engrossed.
38,816 ratings
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431
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • 1950s
2018
Adult
15+ years
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