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Red Rain
by
Aubrey Hansen (Goodreads Author)
Government regulations said they had no choice. 17-year-old Philadelphia must stay on Earth in the hand of complete strangers while her father is sent against his will to Mars. When a Martian leader pulls the strings at the last minute and allows her to accompany her father, Philadelphia knows she must keep her head down or be sent back to Earth. But when a search for her...more
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August 30th 2011
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(first published August 2011)
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I loved this book! I didn't realize it was a short novella, and I wished it would have been longer. I sympathized with the main character Philadelphia (which is a beautiful girl's name!) as her world was centered around abolishing Christianity and assimilating into a no religion, just government world. Her father is called for a science commission on Mars, and Phil was told she would have to stay behind and assimilate or they would kill her. last minute though, she is thrown into the transit, be...more
I traveled to Mars against my will last night. Opened this book and it teleported me straight to base #9.6.11, where I discovered I was but a ghost (not even a hologram), observing as Philli searched out secrets she wasn't supposed to know. Little by little she and I learned more, one piece of the shocking truth at a time. Some of it I saw coming, a lot of things I didn't. The action kept me on my toes, and the slower scenes between Philli and her father tore at my heart.
And then the choice she...more
And then the choice she...more
The short response: I love it!
The long response: From the very first line I was hooked. The story takes place in a futuristic dystopian society on Earth where Christians are looked down upon and kept in disturbing Christian-Camps. The father of our protagonist, Philadelphia, is summoned to Mars to work on a scientific project, but Philadelphia had no idea she was going with him. After hunting for her dead brother’s possessions she stumbles into a hallway that doesn’t exist and learns of a secret...more
The long response: From the very first line I was hooked. The story takes place in a futuristic dystopian society on Earth where Christians are looked down upon and kept in disturbing Christian-Camps. The father of our protagonist, Philadelphia, is summoned to Mars to work on a scientific project, but Philadelphia had no idea she was going with him. After hunting for her dead brother’s possessions she stumbles into a hallway that doesn’t exist and learns of a secret...more
I really enjoyed this book which is actually a novella at approximately 35,000 words. It is one of the most intriguing books I've read in a while. I had to set it aside for a couple of days because of my schedule and found I couldn't stop thinking about it. Usually under circumstances like this I would keep reading a book in bits and pieces but with this one I wanted to save it until I could give it my full concentration.
In addition to an engaging storyline, there are a couple of interesting the...more
In addition to an engaging storyline, there are a couple of interesting the...more
Mar 26, 2012
Sarah
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Recommend for: All ages, mild sci-fi lovers, those looking for a short read, those wanting to support homeschool authors.
Can I be honest? I don’t read a lot of Sci-Fi because I don’t like most of it that is out there. I know, this is hard to believe coming from a science fiction writer, but it’s true. Red Rain was a resounding exception.
One day, while working on Homeschool Authors, I found out about Aubrey Hanson. When I stumbled on her website, I saw that there was a free audio book. One day wh...more
Can I be honest? I don’t read a lot of Sci-Fi because I don’t like most of it that is out there. I know, this is hard to believe coming from a science fiction writer, but it’s true. Red Rain was a resounding exception.
One day, while working on Homeschool Authors, I found out about Aubrey Hanson. When I stumbled on her website, I saw that there was a free audio book. One day wh...more
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The future belongs to the United, a worldwide movement to live in peace and community. But some refuse to join: uncompromising, religious fanatics who cling to the beliefs that would keep the world at war. Assimilated or removed, these Unaccepted cannot be allowed to contaminate the peace the United promises and are thus contained.
This future is where Philadelphia must choose to remain uncompromising or give in to what the world is saying. "Take their offer while you still can. Take it and run!"...more
This future is where Philadelphia must choose to remain uncompromising or give in to what the world is saying. "Take their offer while you still can. Take it and run!"...more
Most science fiction is incoherently written and uncreative, with bad dialogue. It is rare to find a work that taps into the potential of the genre. At 35,000 words, Red Rain packs a lot of excitement for its length. The general audience is teenagers, but the story will hold interest for adults as well.
A teenage girl named Philadelphia, daughter of a Christian scientist, lives under persecution in a futuristic society called the United. When she accompanies her father to a space station on Mars,...more
A teenage girl named Philadelphia, daughter of a Christian scientist, lives under persecution in a futuristic society called the United. When she accompanies her father to a space station on Mars,...more
Government regulations said they had no choice. 17-year-old Philadelphia must stay on Earth in the care of complete strangers while her father is sent against his will to Mars. When a benevolent official allows her to accompany her father, Philadelphia knows she must keep her head down or be sent back to Earth. But when a search for her deceased brother’s Bible leads her into a hallway that isn’t supposed to exist, Philadelphia is faced with a question she doesn’t want to answer – the choice bet...more
Jan 28, 2013
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Yes, I read my own book. Believe it or not, that is an extremely difficult thing to do. I think this is the first time I've read the book in its entirety, straight through, since I published it over a year ago.
I actually enjoyed it. Is that a good sign?
Anyway, I reread it because I'm preparing to write a sequel (and a related short story), and I need to get my character voice back. Come on, self, you can do this again. Just repeat after me: Minimalist. Min-i-mal-ist...
I actually enjoyed it. Is that a good sign?
Anyway, I reread it because I'm preparing to write a sequel (and a related short story), and I need to get my character voice back. Come on, self, you can do this again. Just repeat after me: Minimalist. Min-i-mal-ist...
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Another great book Ms. Hansen. I do have to say I never read sci-fi until Red Rain and for a first time, the experience was very enjoyable!
Keep up the good work and God bless!
Keep up the good work and God bless!
Great debut from a young up and coming author. Red Rain drew me in from the very first page. I enjoyed how the author tied in spiritual aspects in an otherwise dystopian novella. I'll read more!
Even though there were religious issues in the book religion was not pushed. Well written. Interesting ideas. Would read more for this author.
Very engaging, fast paced, and well written! Something I will read (or listen to) again!
Feb 25, 2012
Erin
marked it as to-read
nice Novella, but left many questions unresolved.
May 20, 2013
Eyebright
marked it as to-read
May 19, 2013
Cone
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Apr 26, 2013
Ysa
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20-something homeschool graduate from Wisconsin. Self-published author, produced screenwriter, forum moderator. YA, speculative, drama. Christian. Chatty, enthusiastic, dastardly positive. Animation geek and Twitter nerd. Aubrey.
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