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In Mary Robinette Kowal's award-winning science fiction debut, "The Calculating Stars," set in 1952, a meteorite strike threatens Earth's climate. To ensure humanity's survival, space colonization becomes urgent. Protagonist Elma York, a skilled pilot and mathematician, challenges societal norms to become the first Lady Astronaut. The novel explores themes of determination, gender equality, and the race to space in a gripping narrative that has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Pages

432

Publisher

Solaris