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Record of a Spaceborn Few (Wayfarers, #3)

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Can the staff remove the ratings since they are BOGUS?
Joanne Harris Advance reader copies are sent out months before publication. Reviews based on readings of ARCS aren't remotely bogus. …moreAdvance reader copies are sent out months before publication. Reviews based on readings of ARCS aren't remotely bogus. (less)
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I was a big fan of the first book, but I haven't read the second in the series (as it didn't seem to cover the same group of characters). For those of you that have completed this one, will I be missing too much if I read this book, without reading book #2?
David Gann You won't be missing anything. For the most part, all three books in the series are essentially unrelated. There is some carry-over between Book #1 an…moreYou won't be missing anything. For the most part, all three books in the series are essentially unrelated. There is some carry-over between Book #1 and Book #2, but Book #3 doesn't involve any of the original characters and is nearly completely self-contained. There might be some peripheral information about alien species that was introduced in Book #2, but nothing central to the story. (less)
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Is this a standalone novel in the same universe, like Closed & Common was, or a narrative sequel to one of the others?
Duskangelreads It follows a whole new group of characters. But as far as I can tell Book 2 & this one are actually taking place at the same time. Obviously, Book 2 t…moreIt follows a whole new group of characters. But as far as I can tell Book 2 & this one are actually taking place at the same time. Obviously, Book 2 took off straight after Book 1 & in the beginning of this book it says that this one starts when Book 1 finishes. So Book 2 & 3 are happening at the same time, just different place & different characters.
Really it could be read as a standalone. (less)
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Any news when this will be released?
Kim Currently on the publisher's website as July 24th, 2018: https://www.hodder.co.uk/books/detail...…moreCurrently on the publisher's website as July 24th, 2018: https://www.hodder.co.uk/books/detail...(less)
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Can I read it as a standalone?
Rob You can. Be aware, though, that this book does contain some brief references that contain spoilers for the end of Book 1 (The Long Way to a Small, Ang…moreYou can. Be aware, though, that this book does contain some brief references that contain spoilers for the end of Book 1 (The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet), so if that matters to you and you think you might want to read Book 1 at some point, you may wish to start there instead. Other than that, this book stands completely on its own.(less)
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