Crater
Crater
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Moon • 22nd Century
2012
YA
12-18 years
910L
Super Short Summary
Crater by Homer Hickam is a science fiction novel set on the moon. It follows a young man named Crater Trueblood, who embarks on a dangerous journey across lunar terrain. Encountering various challenges, Crater must navigate this futuristic world, driven by duty and discovery. The book explores themes of courage, innovation, and resilience.
Adventurous
Inspirational
Exciting
Hopeful
Playful
Reviews & Readership
1,304 ratings
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Review Roundup
Crater by Homer Hickam receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers admire its engaging, imaginative Lunar setting and compelling adventure, appealing to sci-fi enthusiasts and young adults. However, some critics note its reliance on standard genre tropes and uneven pacing. While character development is appreciated, plot predictability is pointed out as a drawback.
Who Should Read Crater?
A reader who enjoys Crater by Homer Hickam likely appreciates young adult science fiction with themes of adventure and space exploration, similar to fans of The Martian by Andy Weir and Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. This reader enjoys coming-of-age stories set in futuristic, extraterrestrial settings.
1,304 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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The book Crater by Homer Hickam is set on the Moon and is the first in the Helium-3 trilogy, which highlights futuristic themes mixed with classic storytelling.
Homer Hickam, known for his memoir Rocket Boys which inspired the movie October Sky, explores space and mining themes in Crater, drawing from his expertise as a former NASA engineer.
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Crater combines elements of science fiction and adventure, featuring a young protagonist who embarks on a journey filled with technology and exploration.
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311
Novel • Fiction
Moon • 22nd Century
2012
YA
12-18 years
910L
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