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Colony #2
Arcadia
In September 2245, the artificial intelligence known as Janice Quant dropped 100,000 colonists and their supplies in the subtropical zone of the planet they named Arcadia.
One of the colonist groups was the Chen-Jasic group, composed of thirty one American suburbanites and thirty-one Chinese peasants. They formed an alliance, then solidified it into a family, acting in the best interests of the group.
The Chen-Jasic family would play a critical role in the first hundred and fifty years of the Arcadia colony.
This is their story.
One of the colonist groups was the Chen-Jasic group, composed of thirty one American suburbanites and thirty-one Chinese peasants. They formed an alliance, then solidified it into a family, acting in the best interests of the group.
The Chen-Jasic family would play a critical role in the first hundred and fifty years of the Arcadia colony.
This is their story.
- GenresScience Fiction
273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 27, 2021
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Richard F. Weyand
47 books37 followersRich Weyand is a computer consultant and digital forensic analyst. He was born in Illinois and lived there almost 60 years before he and his wife engineered an escape to the hills of southern Indiana in 2011. His undergraduate and graduate education is in Physics, and he's never really recovered. He is currently heading up the launch of a computer software start-up.
Check out my blog at www.spoutingoff.com.
Check out my blog at www.spoutingoff.com.
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November 29, 2021
The book starts with some really stupid things, why would you put Tigers on a new planet. The excuse is to keep the Deer population under control, but you could have used several other predators that were far less likely to attack humans.
Also I found the author to be quite sexist, the men do proper jobs, the women are sent off to the kitchens. There were elements of this from the previous book where it seemed the author wanted every available women to be pregnant. The last thing a new colony would need is tens of thousands of children all to be born at the same time.
The start of the colony is covered very quickly and the story jumps forward a couple of times before it settles into the development of a hyperdrive. At times this was mildly interesting, but overall it was a bit boring and coupled with some other concerns, I won’t be reading any more books in the series.
Also I found the author to be quite sexist, the men do proper jobs, the women are sent off to the kitchens. There were elements of this from the previous book where it seemed the author wanted every available women to be pregnant. The last thing a new colony would need is tens of thousands of children all to be born at the same time.
The start of the colony is covered very quickly and the story jumps forward a couple of times before it settles into the development of a hyperdrive. At times this was mildly interesting, but overall it was a bit boring and coupled with some other concerns, I won’t be reading any more books in the series.
June 5, 2021
This second book in Weyand's new series has some terrific sequences, as well as some pithy comments on the nature of bureaucracies. Weyand manages to keep the reader's interest through several fifty-year fast-forwards. There is somewhat more process detail than I require, but I know many of his readers love that level of detail.
June 6, 2021
An interesting change of perspective. In the first book of the series we get the 'big picture' ideological view of the Colony project. In this second book it's all about first person 'on the ground' impressions. The delivery is an interesting choice. Weyand covers the first 100 or so years of Arcadia from landing through the first Centennial and beyond. In between each segment are very brief glimpses Of Quant and what she is doing in the background.
I've gotten used to Weyand's tendency to jump from detailing menus to planning more 'perfect' governments. It is a quirky style but his characters are detailed and strong enough to always carry the story through. It is Weyand's characters and his larger vision that seen to always keeps me coming back for more.
I've gotten used to Weyand's tendency to jump from detailing menus to planning more 'perfect' governments. It is a quirky style but his characters are detailed and strong enough to always carry the story through. It is Weyand's characters and his larger vision that seen to always keeps me coming back for more.
June 25, 2021
Too much fluff this time
I enjoyed Quant, though I did find some copy and paste and some of the “blow by blow” dialogue was tedious. In this book both issues were much worse. I expect spelling & grammar errors in self published books but that was was more common in this book.
The author is creative with his stories but the copy and paste was lazy not to mention insulting to readers. Rather than brag about his (inflated) word count he’d be better off putting that effort into at least mildly rewriting such passages.
Another distraction, early in the book, is the word “so” was repeated too much. Even in the same sentence. We see him overuse it in his own voice when talking about his books.
I enjoyed Quant, though I did find some copy and paste and some of the “blow by blow” dialogue was tedious. In this book both issues were much worse. I expect spelling & grammar errors in self published books but that was was more common in this book.
The author is creative with his stories but the copy and paste was lazy not to mention insulting to readers. Rather than brag about his (inflated) word count he’d be better off putting that effort into at least mildly rewriting such passages.
Another distraction, early in the book, is the word “so” was repeated too much. Even in the same sentence. We see him overuse it in his own voice when talking about his books.
May 29, 2021
The growth of Arcadia.
Arcadia continues the story of the colonists, it's written as four story arcs set at various times and covering the major events in the planets growth,each section is separated by a brief update on what Janice Quant is up to, the Chen-Jasic alliance grows into a powerful economic block who aren't overtly political but still dedicated to the original colonists ideals,unlike some who allow power to corrupt them,the author manages to round of each book satisfactorily but also leaves teasing hints of what is to come.
Arcadia continues the story of the colonists, it's written as four story arcs set at various times and covering the major events in the planets growth,each section is separated by a brief update on what Janice Quant is up to, the Chen-Jasic alliance grows into a powerful economic block who aren't overtly political but still dedicated to the original colonists ideals,unlike some who allow power to corrupt them,the author manages to round of each book satisfactorily but also leaves teasing hints of what is to come.
October 1, 2021
This is an engaging story featuring discovery, building a community, and generally striving for a better life without a basis of conflict. If you want some SF that is not war, this is a great series.
It kept me engaged during travel and light reading time.
Sure you can complain about too much text on farming methods, but look at it as a way to learn how a community can become self sufficient.
I'm looking forward to book 4.
It kept me engaged during travel and light reading time.
Sure you can complain about too much text on farming methods, but look at it as a way to learn how a community can become self sufficient.
I'm looking forward to book 4.
January 9, 2022
no real action in this book. More expository.
This book has to do with world building and a set up to space flight. Not very much action in this particular book. If you want explosions shoot them ups this is not a series or book for you. This book concerns the manipulations of a certain rich family and how they work their way into developing The colonies way back to the stars. Good if you’re into this type of material you may enjoy it obviously I did I read the entire book.
This book has to do with world building and a set up to space flight. Not very much action in this particular book. If you want explosions shoot them ups this is not a series or book for you. This book concerns the manipulations of a certain rich family and how they work their way into developing The colonies way back to the stars. Good if you’re into this type of material you may enjoy it obviously I did I read the entire book.
June 19, 2022
Awesome read
I love a well written scifi story. The science can be as off the wall as you want and still be consistent within the reality of the author. It is the hallmark of a well developed world. This one has been nicely consistent awith entertaining characters. I love the casual nudity that developed as a cultural norm here. Not prurient, but simply as a matter of life. It's a series well worth reading.
I love a well written scifi story. The science can be as off the wall as you want and still be consistent within the reality of the author. It is the hallmark of a well developed world. This one has been nicely consistent awith entertaining characters. I love the casual nudity that developed as a cultural norm here. Not prurient, but simply as a matter of life. It's a series well worth reading.
May 31, 2021
I liked the way you keep things moving. It kept me reading. I didn't want to stop. I loved the story. I hope to read more soon. Please hurry with the next book.
I can't wait to find out what Jessica is going to do out in space. I love to read about space colonization . keep it coming.
I can't wait to find out what Jessica is going to do out in space. I love to read about space colonization . keep it coming.
December 22, 2021
Good Sequel
This installment capably continues to develop the primary storyline and threads that successfully with several new themes and storylines, most of which are resolved by the end of this installment. Good character and society development, supported by a cast of new characters. Ends on a promise and a hope for the future.
This installment capably continues to develop the primary storyline and threads that successfully with several new themes and storylines, most of which are resolved by the end of this installment. Good character and society development, supported by a cast of new characters. Ends on a promise and a hope for the future.
June 6, 2021
Good series so far
It is interesting how AI seems to be divided between Good and Evil. Either way can be interesting reading. But then if it wasn’t, why bother to read. This seres fer shure is in the good camp
It is interesting how AI seems to be divided between Good and Evil. Either way can be interesting reading. But then if it wasn’t, why bother to read. This seres fer shure is in the good camp
August 16, 2021
Colonizing new worlds
Enjoyable read on the start of placing humans on new worlds. I really enjoyed how everyone comes from different countries and learns new social rules. How do they respond to new environment and thrive.
Enjoyable read on the start of placing humans on new worlds. I really enjoyed how everyone comes from different countries and learns new social rules. How do they respond to new environment and thrive.
October 11, 2021
Got too libertarian weird or something
Everybody from book one is dead of old age...This book got too weird and boring so I stopped reading and went looking for much greener pastures...moooo!
Everybody from book one is dead of old age...This book got too weird and boring so I stopped reading and went looking for much greener pastures...moooo!
June 8, 2021
Even better than the first
The families and the individuals in them are full personalities, and people you like to spend time with. I look forward to the next in this series.
The families and the individuals in them are full personalities, and people you like to spend time with. I look forward to the next in this series.
August 19, 2021
Skips around a bit, Not as good as the first, but well worth reading.
September 12, 2021
Great story
This book was of the struggles of a colony whose government oversteps Its also a blend of American and Chinese cultures coming together.
This book was of the struggles of a colony whose government oversteps Its also a blend of American and Chinese cultures coming together.
October 5, 2021
hurrah
The series gets better with each book. Foundation series step aside. This is even better. A great book about science and colonization in space.
The series gets better with each book. Foundation series step aside. This is even better. A great book about science and colonization in space.
December 23, 2021
Wow!
An excellent examination of all kinds of science ideas that, in that universe, lead humanity into space. This book is not an much a tearjerker as the first one.
An excellent examination of all kinds of science ideas that, in that universe, lead humanity into space. This book is not an much a tearjerker as the first one.
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July 18, 2023Fun read
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
November 8, 2021
Much weaker than the first book - there is never any challenge to any of the characters and everything they plan or imagine works perfectly. No conflict, no struggle, no resolution, no payoff. Nearly quit reading it, and decided to not pursue the remaining books in the series as a result.
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