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Space: A Novel | James A. Michener

19 posts | 6 read | 9 to read

Already a renowned chronicler of the epic events of world history, James A. Michener tackles the most ambitious subject of his career: space, the last great frontier. This astounding novel brings to life the dreams and daring of countless men and women—people like Stanley Mott, the engineer whose irrepressible drive for knowledge places him at the center of the American exploration effort; Norman Grant, the war hero and U.S. senator who takes his personal battle not only to a nation, but to the heavens; Dieter Kolff, a German rocket scientist who once worked for the Nazis; Randy Claggett, the astronaut who meets his destiny on a mission to the far side of the moon; and Cynthia Rhee, the reporter whose determined crusade brings their story to a breathless world. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Hawaii. Praise for Space “A master storyteller . . . Michener, by any standards, is a phenomenon. Space is one of his best books.”—The Wall Street Journal “A novel of very high adventure . . . a sympathetic, historically sound treatment of an important human endeavor that someday could be the stuff of myth, told here with gripping effect.”—The New York Times Book Review “Space is everything that Michener fans have come to expect. Without question, the space program’s dramatic dimensions provide the stuff of great fiction.”—BusinessWeek “Michener is eloquent in describing the actual flights into space, as well as the blazing, apocalyptic re-entry of the shuttle into earth’s atmosphere.”—The New York Times

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Space: A Novel | James A. Michener

Meh

so-so

Finally finished this chunkster after 5 1/2 months. It was a real slog. I was determined to read it. I enjoyed the science parts but not so much the fiction parts. It could have easily been 200 pages less and been all the better for it. My least favorite of Michener's books I have read. 3āļø¸

#ChunksterChallenge2023 @Amiable

Amiable I have a struggle with Michener, too. The books always sound good but then I find myself plodding through them. (edited) 1y

Karisimo Which others have you read? I liked Hawaii and The Covenant 1y

AmyG I read a few of his books as a young adult. Congrats that you finished! 1y

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Mollyanna Michener is hit or miss for me too! I remember reading Caravans in High School and wanting to travel to the desert. Congrats on your finish! 1y

TheSpineView @Karisimo Hawaii, Alaska, Poland, Texas, Tales of the South Pacific. I would like to read Centennial ay some point. 1y

TheSpineView @Amiable I enjoyed Alaska the most of the ones I have read. I do agree with on plodding through. They are all dense and it always takes me forever to read one of his books. 1y

TheSpineView @AmyG Thanks 1y

TheSpineView @Mollyanna I agree it is hit or miss 1y

Deblovestoread Congrats! Finishing a Michener deserves an award. Centennial is my favorite but also loved The Drifters and Chesapeake. I have several on my shelf to get to one day. 1y

TheSpineView @Deblovestoread Thanks! I've not read Centennial but I have it on my physical book shelf to read at some point. 1y

CoverToCoverGirl Hooray! š‘¸š‘¸ 1y

bthegood Yay šˇ‰ (edited) 1y

TheSpineView @CoverToCoverGirl @bthegood š˛ 1y

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Space | James Albert Michener

#FirstLineFriday @ShyBookOwl

"On 24 October 1944 planet Earth was following its orbit about the sun as it has obediently done for nearly five billion years."

Almost done with this chunkster. Hopefully this is the last Friday I use this opening line.

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Space | James Albert Michener

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

"On 24 October 1944 planet Earth was following its orbit about the sun as it has obediently done for nearly five billion years. "

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Space | James Albert Michener

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

"On 24 October 1944 planet Earth was following its orbit about the sun as it has obediently done for nearly five billion years."

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Space | James Albert Michener

#FirstLineFriday @ShyBookOwl

"On 24 October 1944 planet Earth was following its orbit about the sun as it has obediently done for nearly five billion years. "

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Space | James Albert Michener

#FirstLineFriday @ShyBookOwl

"On 24 October 1944 planet Earth was following its orbit about the sun as it has obediently done for nearly five billion years."

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Space | James Albert Michener

#FirstLineFriday @ShyBookOwl

"On 24 October 1944 planet Earth was following its orbit about the sun as it has obediently done for nearly five billion years."

Still working on this chunkster!???

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Space: A Novel | James A. Michener

#FirstLineFriday @ShyBookOwl

"On 25 October 1944 planet earth was following its orbit about the sun as it has obediently for nearly five billion years."

HollyBolly Sorry for my language... but "Fuck her."

[tagged book]

The Writing Retreat: A Novel

2y

HollyBolly P.S. if you want me to delete my comment, I will... š¬š… 2y

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Space: A Novel | James A. Michener

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

"On 24 October 1944 planet Earth was following its orbit about the sun as it has obediently done for five billion years. "

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Space | James Albert Michener

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

"On 24 October 1944 planet Earth was following its orbit about the sun as it has obediently done for nearly five billion years."

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Space: A Novel | James A. Michener

Finally starting this chunkster. It has been on my shelf the longest. At 808 pages it will take awhile. Michener can be a dense read so planning to read a few pages every day.

#ChunksterChallenge2023 @Amiable

DogMomIrene This is the only Michener I‘ve ever read. There were definitely exciting times where I was all ā€wheeeee!šˇā€¯ But there were also points where I was all ā€whoaaaaš¦�ā€¯ 2y

Meshell1313 Good luck! š™š™š“ 2y

TheSpineView @DogMomIrene I have read 3 other Michener novel and I know what I am in for.... I think. 2y

TheSpineView @Meshell1313 I may need it !š† 2y

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Space | James Albert Michener

#LittensWantToKnow @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Space by James Michener (tagged). 20+ years I have been meaning to read this book.š¬š™„š¤Ŗ

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Haha!! 2y

TheSpineView @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks IK! 2y

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Space | James Albert Michener

#BookMoods @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @eggs
#BeenOnShelf4Ever

Eggs š–¤ š€ š§� 2y

TheSpineView @Eggs š˛ 2y

ellie_ember Oooooo 2y

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Space | James Albert Michener

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

š“— Space by James Michener
š“—š“— I suspect it will be dry and will be a huge time sink.
š“—š“—š“— The Impossible Us and Winterlight

Want to play? @EadieB @Lcsmcat @MoonWitch94

Bookbuyingaddict #wonderuswednesday @eggs š“– 1. The story of Edgar Sawtelle - has anyone read it ?? 2. Not sure š¤” why just never fancied it , not known at all here in the Uk š‡¬š‡§ but a big Oprah book choice years ago . 3. Current reads š“–š¤“ the island of missing trees š² by elif shafak & the love ā¯¤ļø¸ hypothesis both wonderful š¤©š¨ (edited) 3y

EadieB @Karons1 I read The Story of Edgar Sawtelle about 2010. If you love dogs then you will like it. I enjoyed it but the ending is very sad. 3y

aa_guer2021 @EadieB it‘s on my reading list. The title appealed to me, as did the blurb. It was also a thrift store find. I do love dogs š¶, but thank you for the warning! 3y

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EadieB @aa_guer2021 You're welcome! Definitely need the tissue box beside you! 3y

Eggs Thanks for playing š™¸š¸» 3y

TheSpineView @Eggs š 3y

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Space: A Novel | James A. Michener

#sundayfunday @ozma.of.oz

Little behind, but as they say better late than never.

š“ Red Rising
š“ Science has been on my TBR list for years. I just can't bring myself to tackle it.
š Saturn

BookmarkTavern Oh that book looks interesting! Thanks for sharing! š 4y

TheSpineView @ozma.of.oz š‘¨š 4y

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Space: A Novel | James A. Michener

#FebruaryFeels @Eggs
#FavNonfiction

I am a fan of Michener's works. This is my favorite of his.š’š“š’

MaGoose This must be the only one of his books I haven't read. I'll have to check it out. 5y

Eggs Great pick š‘¨š¸¼ 5y

TheSpineView @MaGoose Really interesting. 5y

TheSpineView @Eggs š 5y

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Space: A Novel | James A. Michener

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

? Tagged
? The Hobbit
??? Around 70 that I call "read soon". These are review requests, ARCs and giveaways. Then 1K+ in addition. Not sure the actual number because I am afraid to count them!?
? The Traveler's Guide to Space which I gave 4 stars to.
? Hi @Crazeedi @4thhouseontheleft @Texreader @suzie.reads @Clwojick @RadicalReader @CoffeeNBooks @BookwormAHN @wanderinglynn and anyone else Happy Wednesday!

Clwojick Yay! Thanks for the tag! I‘ll try to remember to do this after work š�° 5y

TheSpineView @Clwojick Work... what is that?š¤£š¤£š¤£ 5y

wanderinglynn Happy Wednesday! Thanks for the tag! š 5y

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suzie.reads Thanks for the tag! 5y

TheSpineView @wanderinglynn @suzie.reads š 5y

Crazeedi Thanks for the tag!! I answered these, and I ā¯¤ your answers!! 5y

TheSpineView š 5y

Eggs #3: I know that feeling well... 5y

TheSpineView @Eggs š 5y

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Space: A Novel | James A. Michener

Well, let's just interpret the prompt BOTH ways! #30daysofreadathon ,23-Space