Goldilocks

Name: Goldilocks
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: L. R. Lam
ISBN: 9781549131141

Author: L. R. Lam

Narrator: Patricia Rodriguez

Unabridged: 11 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 05/05/2020

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction, Dystopian

Synopsis

A gripping science fiction thriller where five women task themselves with ensuring the survival of the human race—if you mixed ". . .The Martian and The Handmaid's Tale, this sci-fi novel would be the incredible result" (Book Riot).

“Best of 2020” –Library Journal
“Best of 2020” –Kirkus
“Best of 2020 – runner up” –Polygon
“Our favorite books of 2020” –GeekDad

Despite increasing restrictions on the freedoms of women on Earth, Valerie Black is spearheading the first all-female mission to a planet in the Goldilocks Zone, where conditions are just right for human habitation.

It's humanity's last hope for survival, and Naomi, Valerie's surrogate daughter and the ship's botanist, has been waiting her whole life for an opportunity like this - to step out of Valerie's shadow and really make a difference.

But when things start going wrong on the ship, Naomi begins to suspect that someone on board is concealing a terrible secret - and realizes time for life on Earth may be running out faster than they feared . . .

"Goldilocks is a thrilling, character-driven space opera", perfect for readers of The Martian, The Power, and Station Eleven (Shelf Awareness).

About L. R. Lam

L. R. Lam is the author of several science fiction books, including Radio 2 Book Club selection False Hearts. Originally from California, she now lives in Scotland with her husband, and currently teaches Creative Writing at Edinburgh Napier University.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily May on May 07, 2020

So many went about their day-to-day life with the vague unease that things were sliding past the point of no return. It was easier to push it away, to focus on the problems that could be solved. What to have for dinner. Fretting about how to pay for that leak in the roof. Those in power can worry......more

Goodreads review by L.R. on December 21, 2019

I always do little picture reviews of my books, so why break the trend? Goldilocks is the Martian by way of Handmaid's Tale. It stars Naomi Lovelace, the ship's botanist. I imagine her as Caroline Ford. The ship's captain is Naomi Black, CEO of Hawthorne, which was co-founded with Naomi's mother, Cat......more

Goodreads review by ☘Misericordia☘ on July 15, 2021

The Earth has a case of human-osis. Nasty little mammals that are determined to be nothing short of terminal. But nevermind. Here go strutting our 5 female sheroes (or whatever the correct feminitives would be). What are they up to? Bending space and time? Check. Stealing a space shit? Check. Screwing ov......more

Goodreads review by frau.gedankenreich on July 04, 2021

In einer von Umwelt- und Klimakatastrophen gezeichneten Welt, in der Männer das Sagen und Frauen zu folgen haben, machen sich fünf Wissenschaftlerinnen ins Weltall auf, um auf einem Exoplaneten einen neuen Lebensraum für die Menschheit zu erschaffen. Doch schon bald wird klar, das eine von ihnen gan......more

Goodreads review by Sara on April 26, 2020

ARC received in exchange for an honest review 🚀 With the Earth on the brink of collapse after years of misuse from humanity, a team of women take matters into their own hands to try and save the future of mankind. All they need is a spaceship and a plan. Valerie Black is the leader of her handpicked......more

Quotes

"The end of our world is well-trod territory for science fiction but Goldilocks tackles it with startling relevance, fusing together our social and political anxieties in a tense, taut adventure with rich characterization and care. It's Interstellar'sbrain with The Handmaid's Tale's heart."—Chuck Wendig, author of The Wanderers

"It's bold and explosive, equal parts heartfelt and harrowing. Lam's unflinching prose interrogates you, asking what prices you'd be willing to pay for the future of humanity. It's a book that demands your attention."—Alex White, author of A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe

"A compelling, character-led SF tale. With a perfect balance of beauty, thrills and hope, Goldilocks conjures up the twisty claustrophobia of space-travel, untrustworthy relationships and what we're doing to the planet."—Nick Clark Windo

"Masterful science fiction. An absolutely stunning and compelling story."—K. B. Wagers, author of A Pale Light in the Black

"Goldilocks grabs your attention from the first page and doesn't let go - a thought-provoking, imaginative call-to-arms featuring brilliant female characters and a terrifying premise."—Katie Khan

"Through the novel's fascinating premise Lam gives us plenty of food for thought about gender dynamics in our own world."—USA Today

"One of my favorite sci-fi books to come out in recent years, Laura Lam's Goldilocks is part heist novel, part space thriller... Goldilocks has staying power as a bright spot in the darkness."—Bustle

"Each member of the crew has a well-developed voice and her own drives and ambitions, which makes the novel increasingly difficult to put down as betrayals and double-crossings play out aboard the claustrophobic ship ... A slow-burning fire of a novel that begs the reader to keep turning the page."—Kirkus (starred review)

"Smooth prose weaves a tale to support humanity's survival, along with the shades of gray of scientific decisions. Lam's exciting sf thriller proves intellectual and entertaining for all."—Library Journal (starred review)

"This deeply felt space opera will please those who like their sci-fi to focus more on the characters than the science."—Publishers Weekly