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The Boat of a Million Years
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Kathi
Jan 11, 2022 rated it liked it
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6.5/10
This book is a very slow burn—75% of it is build up to the final 25%. The payoff is worth it, mostly. It’s a long trip through human history to get to the future. While there are philosophical, moral, ethical, and practical questions underpinning much of the story, these take front row seats in that final quarter of the book, which is, in my opinion, the best part of the book.

The book was not what I expected, especially since the cover features a futuristic spaceship. The realities of extr
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Chris Breedlove)
Feb 07, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Poul was absolutely at this top form with this book. I love his style
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