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I have read this because I enjoy Sci-Fi and am interested in space stories. I have really enjoyed the idea , the structure of the plot, and the passion behind it.

This is a good and accessible hard sci-fi (or maybe an adventure novel set in space) that asks to consider the significance of space exploration. It makes use of known, believable technology and the additional text in footnotes and appendices are testimony to the author's passionate interest in the topic and the admirable wish to present the material credibly- that alone is contagious. I cheer on the author's ambition to turn it into a movie; I think it would work very well in the movie format - I could see it as a film while reading.

It's well researched and factual, thoughtful about the whole idea and what we may have at stake and the adventure plot is good but character development is secondary and that has made the story a little less interesting for me.I didn't find the overall writing very compelling, it's competent and informed but somehow a little drier than I like, and so it didn't resonate with me, but the point and focus is to discuss space exploration and the need for it, along with its risks, dangers and possible outcomes. And that, along with the well arranged plot, is achieved very well.

We go on a journey to Saturn here, following a team of six pretty varied individuals. I liked some of them more than others. We follow in great detail the entire journey and I loved that because that gave the story a sense of completeness and progression and I did want to find out what else happens: from the conception of the idea, through preparation, the journey, what happens once they reach it and the journey back, along with some personal developments of the crew, and I liked the ending. Are the prices to pay worth the general outcome? And are we ready for it? There's quite a bit to think about regarding attitudes to space programmes, exploration and what is or isn't out there.

Despite the fact it didn't entirely mesmerise me as I hoped, I've found it to be very interesting and thoughtful, competently told. It leaves a good impression some time after reading, because it has good intentions and I will remember it more fondly than not. Space continues to fascinate me. I'll reread and reassess this one day.