A review by andimontgomery
Generation Ship by Michael Mammay

2.0

I am astonished to say that I wasn’t a fan of Mammay’s latest installment.  I’ve loved all of his previous books, and was anxiously awaiting GENERATION SHIP.  However,  it’s full of tedious political machinations, slow pacing, and even some woke ideology (e.g., through the inclusion of a non-binary character).  If I would hazard a guess, I’d say he’s trying to broaden his audience with these changes.  But these changes, unfortunately, makes him no longer a must-buy author for me.  

The pacing and plot were big issues for me throughout the story.  I actually skipped a huge chunk in the middle because I just couldn’t take it anymore.  The main characters were one-dimensional and mostly unlikable.  The science director, Sheila Jackson, was particularly shrill and emotional.

When they finally reached the planet in the last 25%, I was a bit let down with the subsequent events.  And I disliked the ending immensely.  Blah.