A review by patlo
In Ascension by Martin MacInnes

adventurous challenging dark inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Majestic, mind shifting, mysterious, glorious. One of those novels I will never forget reading.

It’s like nothing I’ve ever read; the comparisons to Andy Weir etc fall flat.

Excellent character based literary sci-fi; read if you don’t need clear explanations and big action scenes.