The Medusa Chronicles
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Narrated by:
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Peter Kenny
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Written by:
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Stephen Baxter
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Alastair Reynolds
About this listen
Howard Falcon almost lost his life in an accident as the first human astronaut to explore the atmosphere of Jupiter—and a combination of human ingenuity and technical expertise brought him back. But he is no longer himself. Instead, he has been changed into an augmented human: part man, part machine, and exceptionally capable.
With permission from the Clarke Estate, Stephen Baxter and Alastair Reynolds continue this beloved writer’s enduring vision and have created a fresh story for new readers. The Medusa Chronicles charts Falcon’s journey through the centuries granted by his new body, but always back to mysteries of Jupiter and the changing interaction between humanity and the universe. A compelling read full of incredible action right from the beginning, this is a modern classic in the spirit of 2001 and The Martian.
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I was expecting something like Revelation Space, House of Suns, Chasm City, or Pushing Ice, all of which I enjoyed very much. I imagined something that starts a bit convoluted, even slightly dry with hard sci-fi, but then arcs with a story that peaks and bends the mind. It never happened.
Others may enjoy it but it wasn't for me. Perhaps my expectations were leaning towards Reynolds, and not Clark.
It didn't grab me
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