The writing was wooden. I was expecting so much more, given the fact that this author wrote "Rocket Boys" - which was not just a terrific story, it was so well written. This story had the potential to be awesome but it was taken down by its simplistic writing style - maybe this is a story meant for youngsters, who don't need a lot of sophistication. But telling a tale of settlements on the Moon, how technology has advanced, and how society itself changes because of being on the Moon -- there's so much there that I could not appreciate amidst the stiff dialog and simply-drawn characters, despite all the action. And what's with all the Moon slang that is not defined? I am actually surprised in that the basis for this book (helium 3 mining) is possible on the moon, however there is obviously a much higher amount on gas giants as evidenced in their names. Given the technology in the book it would be more efficient to simply go to the gas giants and "mine" their. However the most important part (the plot) was interesting and I think anyone could enjoy it with or without any interest in science, astronomy, or the the moon.
What do You think about Crater (2012)?
The future. And a mine on the moon. And there's a horse involved. It doesn't get much better.
—iseedumbppl15
I found it extremely dull and hard to follow. It was, frankly, a waste of time.
—fuckinmuffin
The book is very slow to begin but once it does it is awsome.
—iehsan
