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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

FantasyLGBTQ+ Romance
Pages
404
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

Rosemary Harper is looking for a fresh start, and she finds it aboard the Wayfarer, a beat-up spaceship with a quirky crew. She hopes for a quiet life away from her past, but the Wayfarer's mission to build a hyperspace tunnel throws her into an adventure she never expected. Join a diverse crew as they navigate the galaxy and their own relationships.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

HopefulHeartwarmingEmotionalAdventurousRomanticLighthearted
Found FamilyFish Out of Water

Genres

Fantasy LGBTQ+ Romance Romance Science Fiction Space Opera Adventure

About the author

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Becky Chambers

Becky Chambers (born Rebecca Marie Chambers, May 3, 1985, in Los Angeles County, California) is an American science fiction author. She is best known for the Wayfarers series, which began with her 2014 self-published debut The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, and for the Monk & Robot novellas, starting with A Psalm for the Wild-Built (2021). Her character-driven, hopeful approach to speculative fiction has been credited with helping define the "hopepunk" genre. She has won two Hugo Awards and...

Characters

Rosemary HarperProtagonist
SissixSupporting
JenksSupporting
Kizzy ShaoSupporting
Dr ChefSupporting
All characters in The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the other books in the Wayfarers series in a specific order?

    While the novels share the same universe, they follow different characters and are not direct plot sequels, meaning they can be read in any order. However, many readers prefer following the publication order to best appreciate the development of the shared setting.

  • How did this book originate?

    The author initially self-published this debut novel after successfully funding the project through a Kickstarter campaign before it was later picked up for wider publication.

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