Jupiter - Ben Bova (Jupiter - Ben Bova)

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Product:	Jupiter - Ben Bova
Date:	31/01/09 (21 review reads)
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Jupiter.
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The story follows Grant Archer as he is posted to work on a space station orbiting Jupiter. Here he makes some good friends but all is not well. There are undercurrents of mistrust because Grant also is linked with The 'New Morality', a religious society that some think to oppressive maybe even fanatical.
Life is about to be found on Jupiter and this will put Grants beliefs to the test not only in his friends but in the teachings of the New Morality.
The tension between the religious members of the station and the scientists will reach breaking point. Grant will ultimately be the pivotal crux that will see the station, the crew there and the newly discovered life on Jupiter all hanging in a dangerous balance.

A wonderful story that thankfully does not rely too much on the previous books, Mars and Venus. There are as few retro references but it is not necessary to have read these other books to enjoy 'Jupiter'.
The descriptive talents of Mr Bova are on full show here as he describes the stunning Jupiter in all its glory. The new life found here really is cleverly thought out and wonderfully visualised. The characters are rounded and fleshed out whilst the dialogue is fairly good.
The inevitable twists near the end of the book was not seen by me and it was a good 'ohhh' moment.
The book moves along at a brisk pace and you will enjoy it.
A very good read and highly recommended.

Written by Ben Bova.

Summary: A real page turner