Losers in Spaceby John Barnes
To be released: April 12, 2012
Summary from Barnes and Noble:
"It is the year 2129 . . . and fame is all that matters
Susan and her friends are celebutantes. Their lives are powered by media awareness, fed by engineered meals, and underscored by cynicism. Everyone has a rating; the more viewers who ID you, the better. So Susan and her almost-boyfriend Derlock cook up a surefire plan: the nine of them will visit a Mars-bound spaceship and stow away. Their survival will be a media sensation, boosting their ratings across the globe. There's only one problem: Derlock is a sociopath. Breakneck narrative, pointed cultural commentary, warm heart, accurate science, a kickass heroine, and a ticking clock . . . who could ask for more?"
I think this premise sounds fantastic. I can't wait to see what this world is like - can you imagine having to rely completely on other people recognizing you?! I really look forward to getting my hands on this book!
What are you waiting on this week?
3 comments:
Sounds interesting but I guess it all depends on how well the author can pull it off.
thanks for sharing your pick.
I think this sounds intriguing! But Derlock... what a name! I'll definitely have to give this one a shot!
Great Pick!
-Kate
My Waiting On Wednesday
I've heard of this one - I'm kind of on the fence about it. Maybe I'll try it.
I like your blog! I found your comment button hard to find for some reason, though! lol.
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