By Helen Sedgwick
Published: HarperCollins, 2016
Pages: 301
Genre: Historical, Contemporary
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He can feel the rush of the wind as the Earth races around the sun. He feels like he needs to cling on, or he will go flying off into space. Things shifted while he wasn't looking at the group and now the world is different; everything is beautiful, and wild, and precarious, because now he knows how the sky can change.
The Comet Seekers is a whirlwind of a novel written by former physicist Helen Sedgwick. Roisin and Francois meet during a scientific expedition in Antarctica in 2017. Though at first glance they seem completely different, they are drawn together by tragedy and their backgrounds unexpectedly intertwine.
This book was completely unexpected. Sedgwick has a unique voice and engaging writing style which quickly became addicting. I felt like I was actually inside of the characters' minds - I shared Liam's loneliness, Roisin's restlessness for something greater, and Francois's turmoil. The novel being centered around comets is creative; I interpreted as showing that we are the ones responsible for our perceptions of the world. The Comet Seekers is a real gem. I can't go into much detail without reveling spoilers. I definitely recommend it.
RATING (out of five puppies)
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