The protagonists make a total effort to understand the aliens, giving the reader interesting context about these unfamiliar creatures and providing a refreshing take on this pocket of the science fiction genre. Paolini also does so in a way that satiates the curiosities of the audience. Paolini raises questions about values, societies, and duty in order to extrapolate what makes humanity special. “To Sleep in a Sea of Stars” approaches this common exploration with a unique perspective. The novel also explores the idea of human contact with alien species. Additionally, the chapters are broken up by maps of space to contextualize the vastness of the settings this novel explores. To aid the reader in gaining absolute clarity, Paolini even includes an appendix of all the jargon and unfamiliar terms used in the novel. There are no questions left unanswered in regards to the technology and science in the novel, and Paolini even delves into the oft-ignored questions of fantasy and science fiction, such as how sickness and menstruation work among the stars. Paolini expertly toes the line between accessibility and specificity. This is a futuristic sci-fi, which takes place some 200-plus years in the future, with highly advanced technology. One of the standout features of this novel is the detail and care that Paolini puts into the world of the novel.
The novel follows her journey through the galaxies to find answers, battle enemies, and facilitate peace in the known (and unknown) universe. Stranded in space, Kira teams up with a band of unlikely heroes to save the universe from interstellar war with her new alien technology. This epic adventure follows xenobiologist Kira Navárez, who on a routine survey mission makes an alien discovery that leads to the loss of her team.
“To Sleep in a Sea of Stars,” the first adult book of YA genre powerhouse Christopher Paolini (author of the “Eragon” series), is a captivating tale of space exploration, human curiosity, and love in its many forms.
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