Seveneves by Neal Stephenson

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“The moon blew up without warning and for no apparent reason.â€Â

Arguably one of the most intriguing and compelling opening sentences in history. If that first sentence doesn't draw you in than this obviously isn't the book for you. This thread is designed for people who want to discuss the novel Seveneves in all of its glorious intricacies. From the destruction of the moon, the effort to preserve the human race in space, the ymir expedition, and so so so much more! This book is a treasure trove of nerdy goodness and I highly recommend it. This is a SPOILER thread! So please if you don't want the book to be ruined please stop reading. So please discuss........

Has anyone built "IZZY" circa the time the moon blew up? With a Torus and Amalthea attached to it? Share pictures.

[sp1989]

Annnnnnd I've found my next book. Thanks

Seveneves is on par with The Martian. I find it better only because it is so satisfyingly long. When I was done I was hugely satisfied and that almost everything I wanted to be covered was. However the world the Stephenson created can easily be expanded in multiple entries and become an incredible Sci Fi series of books. If he could do that HBO could and undoubtedly should make a series out of it. Not a bad idea considering GOT only has about 2 or 3 seasons left. Honestly the first book alone is capable of being three or even four seasons. But that is just me.

[Dodgey]

I very much enjoyed the first two parts of this book. The third part I found a bit unsatisfying. I was honestly hoping for more illistrations in the back of the book but alas google is your friend once again.

[sp1989]

I very much enjoyed the first two parts of this book. The third part I found a bit unsatisfying. I was honestly hoping for more illistrations in the back of the book but alas google is your friend once again.

I do have to agree about part three. However by itself it would have been a lovely novel onto itself. When it comes directly after parts one and two its tough. For me I made a mistake, I binge read for about 5 hours and reached part 3 at 2am after the awesome conclusion of part 2 and I just couldn't get into it. So stopped reading and it took me days to finally get back into part three because I knew what was coming and part two was so good and knowing that it was over it was tough to get back. However! You are correct but if you treat each part as a different book you have a very compelling and satisfying trilogy.

[Dodgey]

Being a binge reader if this was a 3 part series I would be so annoyed, even though the last part wasn't as good as the first two it was still an entire story which I am so happy about. To be honestly what I really want is a book completely filled with information about the infrastructure of the world.

[TheSaint]

I thought Seveneves was a very good book, although I think that Stephenson has done better. The first two parts were incredibly depressing. At one point I was trying to imagine what it would be like to have to decide between giving my kids euthanasia pills or watching them die in a firestorm, and my brain just shut down for the rest of the night.

Here's an interesting brain game my wife and I played after we had finished reading the book: You're one of the seven, which enhancement do you choose? Or do you choose another enhancement? Or do you choose any enhancement?

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That was an interesting question and a tough question if you apply present day worldview and morality. Meaning that easily I would say no enhancements because we aren't on the verge of the entire loss of our species. So I would have to say that perseverance and or work ethic. Now because the first new generations would have no choice but persevere and have strong work ethics it might seem unnecessary. But I would want my progeny to never be complacent. Never be satisfied. Now down the road that might come into conflict with the other offspring, but in terms of propagating the species I think a strong and unwavering work ethic.