Official Review: Star Boat by Roger F. Vanderlaan

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Re: Official Review: Star Boat by Roger F. Vanderlaan

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Thanks lady Clare. The title probably could have been more original but that really is minor.
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Great review. It's always a bit frustrating when some elements of a book have great potential but are let down by other aspects. I could see myself getting annoyed with the lack of scientific explanation as well.
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Thanks micoleon. I appreciate the comment.
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Sorry that the book left you with so many unanswered questions. I enjoyed your review it's really comprehensive.
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Thanks Kelebogile! I always try to let people know what I would want to know.
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Your review is very genuine. I liked it. I don't think I would read this book after reading the review. Thanks for your review.
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Thanks Naval. It definitely isn't for everyone.
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With any work of fiction, suspension of disbelief is usually necessary. However, if the science really makes me scoff, then I think there is opportunity in improving the writing. thank you for your review
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Thanks Izesicle. You are right, suspension of disbelief is necessary. Most of the time I'm pretty good at that, but sometimes it gets a little difficult.
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A cruise to the stars would more likely be somethin I dream about then write it as a novel. This might have been the writer's source of content for the book and it does bring out admirable creativity
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I think this is one of those situations when you know the book won't be an anazing read just by looking at the cover. Star cruising is quite original, but sadly not enough to make me read it.
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Great review! I am also wondering where the air comes from. Could have added something about an oxygen tank and a protective bubble that allows the CO2 to evade escape. A short paragraph outlining the diamond dynamics would have been good.
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Thanks Jaime Lync! Sounds like you have some good tips for the author. Makes sense to me.
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Thanks for the honest review
Was expecting something more than what I read
Nice concept though, t
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It's unfortunate that the author doesn't paint a better picture in the book in terms of the scenery and science. Even though the concept of the story is good, the author should have made the book more interesting and realistic.

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