![]() Paolini’s clearly drawn quite a lot of inspiration from the mythos of Ridley Scott and James Cameron–and I don’t blame him–but it really isn’t subtle. (I may have missed a few, but these are the ones that most prominently stood out for me.) Kira using Ellen as a fake name (as in Ellen Ripley).Several references to a minor character (I think?) named Geiger.In the first 200-300 pages alone, we have: And it’s almost…self-aware of the fact? There’s no shortage of similar plot lines, and even the references scattered throughout only emphasize the fact. Remember how I said that I was initially drawn to reading this from the likeness to Prometheus?Ĭan we talk about the first half of the book? For lack of better words, and I hate to say this…it feels like Alien/Aliens fanfic. I’ve read a variety of novels where this works, and lots that haven’t. But there’s a certain art to slipping them in–drawing them from a variety of sources, spreading them out, making them subtle placing them in a way that works for the story, but making them just noticeable enough to pop out in a way that makes the reader go “oh hey, That Thing!” without it being wholly distracting. I’m 100% for it, most of the time–I love finding those hidden Easter eggs and discovering that the author may have a like mind. ![]() Epic space battles for the fate of humanity take her to the farthest reaches of the galaxy and, in the process, transform not only her-but the entire course of history.Let’s just start off with something I’d like to discuss: weaving pop culture references into literature. ![]() To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a story of enormous intergalactic weight and consequence, but also of deeply personal human strength, compassion, and awe.ĭuring a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, xenobiologist Kira Navárez finds an alien relic that thrusts her into the wonders and nightmares of first contact. You also won’t want to miss out on Jennifer Hale’s-of Mass Effect renown-narration of the US audioboook critics have raved about her talented delivery. And in case you missed it, he will be going on a virtual tour of the United States and the United Kingdom to celebrate the release of his new science fiction behemoth. Please check back regularly for the latest updates on Christopher and his upcoming projects. And don’t forget to pick up your own copy of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars to go along with your elegant new necklace. We couldn’t wait to share the first photos of these beautiful pieces with the world, which will be available on September 15 through the Badali Jewelry website. The third is also brass and features a black enamel center, not unlike the dark depths of space. The second is brass inset with a galactic blue center that glistens in the light like a sea of stars. The first pendant is sterling silver with a sapphire blue enamel placed within the seven seven-sided stars. The team at Badali then worked their magic to bring the two-dimensional designs into fruition as beautiful pendants. The stars and center fill were added by Christopher’s assistant Immanuela Meijer. We couldn’t be more thrilled to present an all new collaboration with Badali Jewelry! Coming September 15th-publishing day of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars-fans will be able to purchase their very own Fractalverse pendants from the talented artisans at Badali Jewelry.
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