On the steel Breeze – Alastair Reynolds
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“On the Steel Breeze” is a science fiction novel by British author Alastair Reynolds. It was published in 2013 and is the second book in his “Poseidon’s Children” trilogy, following “Blue Remembered Earth” and preceding “Poseidon’s Wake.” Alastair Reynolds is known for his complex and imaginative space operas.
Plot Summary: “On the Steel Breeze” is set in the 22nd century and explores a future where humans have expanded into the solar system. The story revolves around the Akinya family, who are central to the events of the trilogy. The matriarch, Eunice Akinya, pioneered the exploration of Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, in the previous book. Now, her descendants are dealing with the consequences of her discoveries.
The novel follows several characters, including Chiku Akinya, who embarks on a generation ship called the “Zanzibar” in a mission to reach an exoplanet that may harbor extraterrestrial life. The story explores themes of space exploration, advanced technology, the impact of human expansion on the solar system, and the mysteries of the universe.
As with many of Alastair Reynolds’ works, “On the Steel Breeze” is known for its intricate world-building, hard science fiction elements, and richly developed characters. It combines grand space opera with a focus on the human experience and the vastness of the cosmos.
This novel is a part of a larger interconnected universe that Alastair Reynolds has created, making it suitable for fans of deep space exploration and hard science fiction.
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