Book 33: The Icarus Hunt by Timothy Zahn

[christmasjedi]

The Icarus Hunt is one of the best books I've ever read. I think it's the first real modern sci-fi I've read that wasn't in the Star Wars universe. By modern I mean not considered a classic, like Asimov, Heinlein, or Vonnegut. But this novel was utterly fantastic. It was more than just science-fiction - it was equal parts mystery and suspense,

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[jedimara77]

I love love love love LOVE The Icarus Hunt! I had the same reaction as you did to the end - WOW! I was finishing it during my lunch break at work, and I went WAY over an hour because I couldn't put it down! I had such a major crush on the main character after the ending, heh. Now that you mention it, I think I might re-read this book as part of my 50. :)

If you want to read other Zahn books, his Dragonback young adult books are pretty quick and easy reads, and quite good. The only other non-Star Wars book I've read by him is Manta's Gift, which was interesting and had a very intriguing premise, and was well-written, but was just kinda "eh." I want to read more of his non Star Wars stuff, though.

[christmasjedi]

I have to make Sajuka read it yet, but it's probably worth buying, so that I can get it autographed. *g*

[jedimara77]

I got mine autographed last time I saw him. :D I really need to read it again.