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There were some facets of this book that I really enjoyed. Others that I didn‘t. In the end, it seemed a hundred pages too long.

It took me 20 days to read this 527 page novel and I loved it! It is a wonderful fusion of historical fiction with science fiction. Kim Stanley Robinson breathed Galileo to life with all his flaws and intense intellect. This is a book that should be read slowly and thoroughly digested. I am glad that I did, reading only 20-30 pages at a time, and the last paragraph absolutely brought tears to my eyes.
Highly recommended

#LitsyPartyofOne - I have the entire house to myself, a hot cup of tea, the book I've been reading, my ugliest, but most comfy, pajamas, and my most adorable Pikachu slippers

I have been reading this book very slowly - I'm still not even half way through, but I am actually enjoying reading slowly, absorbing the history and the math and the unique fusion of historical fact with science fiction. I think rushing through this one would be a mistake.

I started reading this book 2 days ago and I'm only on page 84. I've been sidelined by work and housework, so I am hoping to make some serious progress and finish it by the end of the weekend. I am loving the writing so far!!

"When we have ignored scientific methods and findings, when the archaic structures of fear and control have reexerted themselves, stark disaster has followed"
A rather poignant quote from the book I am reading, Galileo's Dream by Kim Stanley Robinson, that was published 8 years ago. This is more true than ever.