I feel this story could have been wrapped up in fewer pages. I also found the ending somewhat disappointing, almost as if Reynolds did not know how to conclude the story. While I really like some of the author’s other books, I do not think this is one of his best.

I really enjoyed Pushing Ice. The plot was fast paced and the characters added nicely to the story. If you’re a fan of the Rama series Push Ice is worth checking out.

I have to say what is with all the references cigarette smoking... on spaceships? Is this 1960? I can’t imagine anything more unsafe and ridiculous and it seems absurd and out of place. Still it’s a great story and good hard sci-fi with some good tech ideas which is sadly missing these days. Clearly there should be a sequel. The ending leaves us all wondering what happens next to the two main protagonists.