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I have read an enormous amount of science fiction over the years. It has become increasingly rare to stumble upon originality in the genre, because let’s face it, there are only so many alien constructs that can be convincingly presented. Only so many “hard” science fiction methods of faster than light travel that can be posited. That is not to say that good science fiction cannot be written within somewhat hackneyed constructs, only that doing so must rely on something other than the science fiction. Character development becomes increasingly important.

I found Proxima to be an enjoyable and thought provoking work. It had an abundance of hard science fiction, coupled with sometimes intriguing characters and enough originality to score points in that regard. Through the discovery of “kernels” on the planet Mercury, near light speed travel becomes possible. The solar system is divided between two superpowers, the Chinese Confederation and the United Nations. Discovery of the kernels and then a second artifact, tip the balance of power in favor of the UN, setting the stage for interstellar conflict. Colonization of the nearest habitable planet, Per Adua, ups the ante.

This is the first of two books in a series, the second being Ultima. I was very pleased with Proxima, right up until the very last few pages, at which point I knew that I would have a major plausibility problem with the second book in the series; and I was right.


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Proxima 9780575116832 Books Reviews

A great read for Baxter fans. It's hard to talk about the story without giving away spoilers, so please read the story info provided by . It's a thoughtful story with interesting characters.

One BIG note - this story is continued immediately in the following novel Ultima. Many of Baxter's series are loosely continued in the next book, but in this series it is a direct continuation so I'd recommend having Ultima there to read as this one ends on a cliffhanger.
Very flat characters, they all are written as if they were in high school. Non believable dialog and character motivations, characters are in serious situations and every single one only responds in superficial and drama inducing ways without any real sense of it. I wanted to like it, but it was way too. Too many forced one liners that dont even land properly, attempts to be witty in situations it doesnt make sense. forced exposition from characters. For no reason no characters are interested in the world they live in, and the author makes a point to say noone cares, no real reason is given for why this is universal and noone sees anything of interest when they are the first people to encounter alien life....huh?

just weak story telling. it had a cool premise that goes off the rails in the last chapter, but could have been fun if i could believe/connect with any of the characters.
Interesting premise, but not fully realized. Characters not fully developed, and then killed off early. All sorts of loose ends in the plot. Where did the hatches come from? How did the builder inhabitants of Per Ardua develop? What was the purpose of the mounds of bacteria, how did they fit in with the local environment? Why did the Chinese do what they did when they had examples of the energy sources they wanted? None of these questions get answered. Was somehow left with a let down feeling after finishing the book.
I've read many of Stephen Baxter's books, and though the scale of this book matches some his previous works, it misses the high-bar that those previous works set. The story itself meanders almost lazily, making me feel like I had to work to piece together the plot line and elements. There are allusions and subplots that don't seem fulfilled, and elements that feel like they're all setup for a larger, longer story, which perhaps is why the book was separated into a series unnecessarily. The pieces that we do see are intriguing, and the future posited seems not only plausible, but reminiscent of our collective past.

I feel like we were introduced to a universe with lots going on, given too many pictures of history to consider, and then told to wait for the real story. I've seen this in a few other recent series, and think it may be a push by the industry to build series of books rather than stand-alone, grand novels. Which is unfortunate, because you feel unsatisfied at the conclusion. Cliffhangers are one thing, but unresolved stories are another. I may read Ultima more because I dislike loose ends.
Personally, I thought the first third of the book went kind of slow. I even put it down for over a week. But I'm glad I came back and picked it up again because it turned out I put it down about where it became interesting. I think the most difficult thing I found in the early book was the way the first settlers for an interstellar settlement were 'selected', considering the financial investment involved and the importance to establishing a settlement that could succeed. That was my biggest criticism. The book has a major ending, the result of opposing ideologies and fights over territory and resources. It does emphasize the importance to the human race of establishing other human outposts beyond the Earth to ensure species survival in the event of catastrophic events. Combine all these with parallel universes and timelines and it has me ready to tackle the second book, 'Ultima'.
I have read an enormous amount of science fiction over the years. It has become increasingly rare to stumble upon originality in the genre, because let’s face it, there are only so many alien constructs that can be convincingly presented. Only so many “hard” science fiction methods of faster than light travel that can be posited. That is not to say that good science fiction cannot be written within somewhat hackneyed constructs, only that doing so must rely on something other than the science fiction. Character development becomes increasingly important.

I found Proxima to be an enjoyable and thought provoking work. It had an abundance of hard science fiction, coupled with sometimes intriguing characters and enough originality to score points in that regard. Through the discovery of “kernels” on the planet Mercury, near light speed travel becomes possible. The solar system is divided between two superpowers, the Chinese Confederation and the United Nations. Discovery of the kernels and then a second artifact, tip the balance of power in favor of the UN, setting the stage for interstellar conflict. Colonization of the nearest habitable planet, Per Adua, ups the ante.

This is the first of two books in a series, the second being Ultima. I was very pleased with Proxima, right up until the very last few pages, at which point I knew that I would have a major plausibility problem with the second book in the series; and I was right.