27. A book set on a different planet

[Chandrima]

Does The Little Prince count?

[Johanne]

I would say yes to The Little Prince.

[Sarah]

Would The Evaporation of Sofi Snow by Mary Weber count?

[Bouchra]

I'm wondering if Ancillary Sword might work? It's partially set on a fictional planet...

[Nadine in NY]

Bouchra wrote: "I'm wondering if Ancillary Sword might work? It's partially set on a fictional planet..."

Yes, I think that entire series works for this category. Parts of "Sword" are set on a space station, but it's a station that is orbiting another planet, so it's close enough. And parts are on the planet itself.

[Bouchra]

Thanks Nadine! I remember reading the book earlier this year (I'd started the challenge but not sure where I was taking notes for it - had a baby and forgot half what I did before 😂), so I'm glad I can fit it in here. I'm pretty sure I wanted to make it a next book in series but I already have mistakenly read two for that 🙈

[Aly]

Would y'all consider The Name of the Wind to be on another planet?

It's clearly not set on Earth, but it is Earth-like.

I dunno what to think, guys.

[Christina]

Aly wrote: "Would y'all consider The Name of the Wind to be on another planet?

It's clearly not set on Earth, but it is Earth-like.

I dunno what to think, guys."

I haven't read this but based on the reviews and references to the author's "world-building" being a highlight of the book for MANY people I'd say yes.

[Aly]

Christina wrote: "Aly wrote: "Would y'all consider The Name of the Wind to be on another planet?

It's clearly not set on Earth, but it is Earth-like.

I dunno what to think, guys."

I haven't read t..."

Alright, awesome. Thanks!!

[Pamela]

I just finished The Martian by Andy Weir for this prompt. I'd been wanting to read it since seeing the movie, so this was a good excuse. I really enjoyed it and definitely recommend it if you haven't already read it.

[Laura]

Christina wrote: "Aly wrote: "Would y'all consider The Name of the Wind to be on another planet?

It's clearly not set on Earth, but it is Earth-like.

I dunno what to think, guys."

I haven't read t..."

The world of this book feels very similar to Middle Earth - it's similar to the earth we know, but very clearly NOT earth. I'd definitely count it.

[Emma]

Children of Time was my choice for this prompt, I really liked it and it was WAY different than I expected from the summery. Definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a more Sci-Fi choice

[Erin]

Just finished Red Rising. Really good!

[Britany]

Can I count Good Morning, Midnight? Half the book is told from space from a ship that visited Jupiter and her moons. Is this too far of a stretch?

[Nadine in NY]

Britany wrote: "Can I count Good Morning, Midnight? Half the book is told from space from a ship that visited Jupiter and her moons. Is this too far of a stretch?"

They never leave the spaceship, so the book is not really set ON a different planet ... but you can always stretch the categories however you see fit!!!

[Edie]

I read very little science fiction. That said, I'm currently reading The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin for this prompt and really liking it. Set on the planet of Winter, it is considered a classic of science fiction and is perfect for this prompt.

[Emanuel]

I'm reading Alvorada Vermelha.

[Britany]

That's what I was thinking Nadine-- thanks for the input. I'll try something else. ;)

[Aimee Dars]

Grass by Sheri Tepper is an interesting read if you like feminist-themed science fiction!

[Eujean2]

Another group I am part of voted to read Equal Rites in September and I stopped by to see if a Discworld book would fit this prompt. Seems like other people agree that it does.

I will still read my other choice (The Obelisk Gate), but at least I have a place holder in case if don't get to it by the end of 2018.

[SadieReadsAgain]

I read The Book of Strange New Things - thanks to whoever recommended this as sci-fi for those who don't do sci-fi. Because, generally, I don't. That might be why I'm on the positive side of the fence over this book - a lot of reviewers who didn't like it grumbled that it wasn't sci-fi, just based on another planet. Perfect! And I really did like this one, which - given the heavy god bothering and being set on a different planet - I really wasn't expecting. I thought the story of a missionary on a new planet, sent to convert the natives and being separated from his wife by deep space while she experiences a pretty crap time of it, unfolded well and kept me turning the page. It's a hefty book, but the story doesn't bog you down. I liked learning about the alien race, I liked the snippets of back story and the flaws in all the characters. Peter, the missionary, was possibly too flawed and made me want to throttle him, but that was kind of what pushed the story on. The ending to me felt a little unresolved, but that's probably just because I wanted to know how things worked out beyond that point. I always think that's the sign of a good book.

[Tracy]

Carve the Mark.... this is on other planets, right??

[Sue]

I reread The Little Prince as it was a book club pick. Originally read it in French at school, but had to get an English version to ensure I understood it!

[Britany]

Finished by Pierce Brown

My Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Lindsey]

I read carve the mark. So good! I am saving the second book for next years challenge.

[Jay]

Would a book set in a fantasy land count? Technically on a different planet... Right? It has to be a world on a planet, obviously. Help! The book is Geek Fantasy Novel, if you're wondering.

[Јована]

would Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions count?

[Raquel (Silver Valkyrie Reads)]

Jay wrote: "Would a book set in a fantasy land count? Technically on a different planet... Right? It has to be a world on a planet, obviously. Help! The book is Geek Fantasy Novel, if you're wondering."

It really depends on how strict and literal you like to be in your interpretation of the prompts. I probably wouldn't count it unless it was specifically set on another planet (think Pern or Discworld), but I know other people would count anything that's not specifically set on Earth.