Orbit Audiobook (Unabridged)

" As more of us think about heading out into earth orbit and deeper space, I found this unassuming, prescient story a spot-on combination of modern themes, including space accidents, personal space travel, space-junk shoot-downs, and intimate personal dramas played out to a mass audience on the Internet (sometimes unknowingly). All mixed into a thriller with a really human touch to it. Memorable scenes, well-written, even down to the foibles. Can't wait for the movie! "

" Listen to this on CD with my husband. It was really interesting and entertaining and had some really good messages hidden in the craziness of it. The flow wasn't awesome and in some ways I finished it just to finish it but there was so many things that were intriguing, funny and entertaining but also that other part where it was immoral or boring or just not extremely truthful... I think if I told you about certain parts of this book, you would want to read it so bad but then you may be disappointed that the entire book didn't have that kind of power. "

" very unique story. Man trapped in a space ship. "

" The book has a number of elements, so could appeal to readers whose tastes are more inclined towards those. For my tastes, the elements of disaster and personal drama / introspection / reminiscence were too much. I'm inclined to want more plausibility in my fiction than most people - so for me, the unending series of crises ending up with such an unlikely safe & successful conclusion was not as convincing as I prefer. "

" This was a thriller. The premise of an average guy stuck in space with a deceased astronaut blogging to the world was clever and riveting. I did this book in the audio version. "

" I've been a fan of John Nance from the time I picked up his book, Turbulence, in the library. This book, I believe is his latest, and it follows suit as a great book. John takes his interest from aeronautics to astronautics, but doesn't lose any of his storytelling abilities in the process. "

" Quick read, about a guy who wins a trip that gives him the chance to orbit the earth. It had a similar vein as the movie, The Truman Show. "

" Brilliant idea for a novel and well written. What would you do if you thought you are living out the last hours of your life? It turned out to be way much better than I expected. Happy that i got a chance to read it. "

" an interesting premise for a book, although the author clearly underestimated the year in which we would have civilian space travel. however, it did make me want to go into outer space even more myself. not really enough overall development of either the plot or the characters for my liking. "

" It's an alright little adventure novel, the premise really carries it through, as the writing is not all that engaging. "

" I really loved this book. The ending is a little convenient, but I liked it all the same. "

" Exciting read. Could make a fun movie. "

" I enjoy these kind of fast read books. I laughed out loud (at - not with - the storyline) though at some of the impacts the main character had to the world. But, overall the book was entertaining and I would recommend it to friends. "

" Couldn't stop reading, had to find out how it ended. Very thought provoking. "

" Disappointing addition to my John Nance bookshelf. He should stick to aviation-themed writing. "

" Not really a sci-fi, but more of a science-based fiction novel. The story is about a customer on a commercial space flight. Very well written, and a real page-turner. "

" Not a very well written book and was a disappointment. Some sections drag on and some good sections are hastily written. "

" (Audiobook) Really enjoyed this one. Feel good sci-fi story. "

" The main character gets the opportunity to experience a life dream, to travel into orbit on the new privately operated shuttle. While in space, a micro meteor punctures the hull and kills the pilot. Now the protagonist must find a way to bring the ship home. "

" A great story with a moral to it. Fun Sci Fi coupled with real life issues. The action keeps you glued. "

" Really good book about the thoughts, and concerns of a man surely expecting to die in space. It is a creative mix of space technology and philosophy. "

" Fast paced story that was very enjoyable. A bit sci-fi that I don't usually read but very well written. Nance is a new author for me so I'm headed back to the library to check out more books by him. I will not be signing up for a space orbit contest in the near future, if ever! "

" an interesting premise for a book, although the author clearly underestimated the year in which we would have civilian space travel. however, it did make me want to go into outer space even more myself. not really enough overall development of either the plot or the characters for my liking. "

" I really enjoyed this book. I listened to it on CD and was riveted. Basically, a guy wins a trip into space and then gets stranded. I tells is story over a live feed and the whole world becomes mesmerized by it. "

" Very exciting, suspenseful book! Man is trapped alone in orbit, on a flight into space that he won... "

" Great story, easy to read and understand. Pretty fast moving. Hope it’s made into a movie some day! "

" Exciting read. Could make a fun movie. "

" Not really a sci-fi, but more of a science-based fiction novel. The story is about a customer on a commercial space flight. Very well written, and a real page-turner. "

" Slightly cheesy but a fun read that let let my imagination have a good time even after the book was done. "

" A real page turner about being lost in space. "