The Sails of Tau Ceti
by Michael McCollum
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Starhopper was humanity's first interstellar probe. It was designed to search for intelligent life beyond the solar system. Before it could be launched, however, intelligent life found Earth. The discovery of an alien light sail inbound at the edge of the solar system generated considerable excitement in scientific circles. With the interstellar probe nearing completion, it gave scientists the opportunity to launch an expedition to meet the aliens while they were still in space. The second show more surprise came when Starhopper's crew boarded the alien craft. They found beings who, despite their alien physiques, were surprisingly compatible with humans. That two species so similar could have evolved a mere twelve light years from one another seemed too coincidental to be true. One human being soon discovered that coincidence had nothing to do with it... show lessTags
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An interesting first contact story that then fizzles as the author decided to focus on human politics and a story path I simply disagree with, not from a philosophical point of view but from a story telling point of view. non-spoiler--characters made questionable choices and the results made for a boring story.
I actually give the plot idea and first half 4 stars, but with the dud second half, I give it barely a 3.
I actually give the plot idea and first half 4 stars, but with the dud second half, I give it barely a 3.
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- Original publication date
- 1992
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- Languages
- English, German
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
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