![]() For example, though the crew of astronauts whom he follows are slated to fly on Apollo 18, they barely register the “successful tragedy” of Apollo 13, which spans no more than a single summary paragraph, despite the novel’s gigantic size. Regarding several critical events in the history of space travel, however, Michener chooses to simply gloss over them as if they were of only passing importance to his characters, though these were the very historical events I had hoped to learn more about. The plot to Space spans roughly 35 years, from World War II to the decade following the most intense years of the international “Space Race.” Michener’s fictional characters live within truly historical settings and events, often intermingling to true personalities whose name many would recognize. I’d like to consider in this short review the plot of Sapce, its characters, Michener’s worldview as opposed to a biblical worldview, and a brief meditation of my own. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s horrible book, just that he’s done better elsewhere. Of the five Micheners I’ve read now (including Centennial, Mexico, Alaska, and Hawaii), this has proved to be my least favorite. ![]() As my Kindergarten class entered into a monthly topic covering “Outer Space” and, I therefore, had to consider a hundred ways to teach math, phonics, and life skills through the lens of rockets, planets, and stars, I figured that it was also a good time to pick up this particular James Michener novel. ![]()
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