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Dry Land Paperback – January 7, 2015

by Jennifer Anne Seidler (Author)
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When mankind toys with nature, nature fights back. Astronaut Ted "Shakespeare" Hardiston is setting off on the adventure of a lifetime -- for the rest of his life. He reluctantly leaves behind his wife, an android/human hybrid, to command the first base on the surface of the moon. Ted and the crew of Space Shuttle Liberty complete their mission, gifting the Moon with gravity and an atmosphere. In doing so, they cause mass destruction on the Earth below. By Ted's side during this ordeal is Codie-5, another hybrid and a genetic duplicate of Ted's wife. Ted, Codie, and the crew must work fast and make sacrifices to save the world -- and for Ted, to return to the love of his life.
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    January 7, 2015
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (January 7, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1506164846
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1506164847
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.35 x 9 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous, lush, and not to be missed.
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2015
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Dry Land is a trip to a place that is at the same time both familiar and delightfully, enthralling-ly new. Seidler doesn't slowly approach the story, leading you into it on foot, describing things and giving the reader a roadmap. Instead, she drops you right into the action, in the very best way. In the first scene, your heart will be in your throat, and you might even squeeze out a few tears, and from there, the roller-coaster action only gets better.

One of the best things about Seidler's prose is the way she melds together the old and the new. Her characters believably quote Shakespeare and carry out futuristic technical processes at the same time. Humanity and machine mix together, too, but unlike much science fiction and speculative fiction in which this renders humans more machinelike, instead in Seidler's skillful purview, the machines take on more humanity.

Seidler's prose is warm and friendly, but it doesn't let you sit back with a cup of tea. Read Dry Land for a quick, intense trip to somewhere brand new that is somehow old, too; we gaze up at the moon every night, but Dry Land will leave you with a memory of gazing back down at Earth, too.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Modern Tale With A Classic Feel
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015
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If you're a fan of classic-style hard science fiction, circa early Asimov and peak Arthur C. Clarke, this is a tale you should grab and enjoy at your first opportunity. When it comes to food analogies, this one is a nice, tasty casserole, rich with flavors and textures. Some of the ingredients aren't to my taste, but they're well-mixed and topped with a crunchy crust.

I'm a demanding reader. If an item is offered for sale, I expect it to meet professional standards in its overall presentation, writing quality, editing, and formatting. Dry Land met all those standards with flying colors, and that's no small accomplishment for a self-published work. At no point did grammar gaffes, typos, or awkward prose yank me out of of the story, and that's rare indeed. I can't say those errors were absent entirely, and the prose could use polish, but the words didn't make me roll my eyes too often, and I never laughed at a phrase that wasn't meant to be funny. And when it comes to errors, well. I finished a traditionally-published, professionally-edited bestselling novel today that had 3 major gaffes in the first chapter. Nuff said.

I wait before reviewing, because a story that doesn't stick in my memory is not as good as one that does. The main character and the plot twists of Dry Land stuck with me. I was thinking about them well after I finished reading, and that's a telling sign of quality.

This is a space story more than a sweeping science-fiction one -- not that there isn't science, there is, but the life sciences get only a nod while the wonders of near-space get waving pompoms and a fanfare. The astronomical descriptions and the fundamental physics necessary for the plot are offered with the passion of a true believer in humanity's future in the heavens. The depth of research informs the plot rather than overwhelming it; that's a hard balance to achieve, but the author does it with flying colors.

It's hard scifi, so the plot progression takes precedence over character development, but the broad sketches of traits skirted the pit of stereotype for the most part. The protagonist's emotional struggles are realistic, and interpersonal conflicts arise organically from the personalities of the characters.

There's not much I can say about the plot without spoiling the read. The story is delightfully twisty, and getting into specifics would spoil the reveals. The plot elements are also where my main dissatisfactions lie. Call it a disagreement on premises. I feel that the existence of some elements render the likelihood of other events flatly unrealistic. The main foundation of the whole story rests on a base that shook my suspension of disbelief the way an earthquake rolls skyscrapers.

That said, it's no more absurd than many a movie premise I've enjoyed even while scoffing at its impossibility, so I set aside my objection and enjoyed the ride all the way to a beautifully constructed finale.

As a wrap, I'll acknowledge that I was offered a free copy for review, but after I finished, I bought a copy of my own. I'm a cheapskate. Voting with my wallet is the second-highest praise I can offer an author Recommending the book to others is the highest level. I've done both with this one.

Your purchase gets you not only the title novella itself but also a short piece that explores some of the themes in the main work. It's a good story on its own right, but getting a glimpse into the creative process, it's even more intriguing. I'm a person who listens to director commentary on movies and watches all the deleted scenes, so having a behind-the-scenes extra on a written story appealed in the same way. It was a delightful addition, like a light dessert after a tasty meal.

Bookmark this author's Amazon page. You do not want to miss her next one.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Imaginative
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2015
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I had been away from Sci Fi for a minute. This book was an easy Transition back into the genre. Great, somewhat steamy, storyline.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I don't generally read a lot of science fiction, but this book was recommended to me, so I decided to try it. I was a little apprehensive about the "space" aspect of this as it's not a major interest area for me, but it really was well integrated and I found myself more absorbed in the characters and less concerned about the environment of the story. There were several twists that I didn't see coming (unusual for me…I like trying to predict what is around the next corner). That made the reading even more interesting. I found the characters engaging and I wanted them to succeed. I read through this in one sitting and went back to the beginning and read it again shortly after. Well Done. I liked it.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Stand back! I'm doing Science!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2015
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So, it's not exactly a love story. It's about a British astronaut going to the moon on a long term mission, and his wife, who is not precisely human, is divorcing him. It's more graphic than I personally prefer, so I wouldn't recommend this for younger readers.
And the mission does not go as planned. (I don't want to give details and ruin the plot.)
What I didn't like about this was that a huge, major decision that would effect the entire earth was made by a NASA astronaut, (not the British one) and I just didn't buy that. Politicians are usually not eager to leave that much power in someone else's hands.
The story is written from the British astronaut's point of view, and he is definitely not impressed with most Americans. And considering the Americans in this book, it isn't surprising.
Results: ok story, but the science was just fiction.
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DragonMoon
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quick read leaves you wanting more, then gives it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2015
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I enjoyed this offering. It said all it needed to quickly but with thoughtfulness. The viewpoint from cyborg hybrids was done well, and the legislative explanation for equality a good addition considering current social conditions. I especially liked the way the author portrayed the possible future of America considering current political directions.

I skimmed the sex scenes although I recognize their valuable relevance to the story. I also enjoyed the two additional shorts that filled in both ends of the story.

The science was little off, but it's fiction, not a science paper and isn't worth dinging points for.
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Mike Wolff
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read...
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015
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I enjoyed this book. The premise behind this book intrigued me. The characters were well written and believable. That being said, this is not your ordinary Sci-Fi story. There were some twists in the plot that left me thinking...Didn't see that coming. And for that, I thank the author. It was refreshing to read something original. Well done. I recommend this book.
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Rebecca Wheeler
5.0 out of 5 stars Cinematic prose
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2015
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This book is one of fast movement and intimacy. Straight away the author throws all the characters at you and you build up a connection with them instantly. There are no wasted words or filler chapters, because every word has its place and builds up the story paragraph after paragraph. You're not left in the dark about anything, which can happen with Sci Fi books, but nor does it go on and on to explain minor details. It was a truly refreshing read!

I also love stories where the plot aim, one that has been confirmed constantly, suddenly changes. That what you thought was probably the least important factor in the tale suddenly becomes the most important. It is very clever writing to achieve that without the reader guessing beforehand. The author makes good use of hints to the surprises, but never gives enough away, so when they're revealed you flick back a couple of pages just to re-read the hints and get a silly grin on your face.

No specific character really jumps out at you to be the most likeable. All of them are given fair development and its wonderful reading each and every one's progress. I would particularly love it if there was another instalment to this story - perhaps focusing on the restoration?

I would highly recommend this book to anyone. Above all, the narrative makes everything so human. For all of the technological developments that are within the story, Ted's words add a touch of cynicism and warm humanity that makes you laugh and connect with him all the more. A thoroughly entertaining read, with laughter, tears, and a little bit of romance.

You may develop a crick in your neck as you keep looking up from the book to gaze at the moon, though. This should probably have been a warning at the beginning of the story, as the cinematic prose has given me an urge for some grand cosmic adventure.
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Lorraine
4.0 out of 5 stars action-packed novella.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2015
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I got caught up in this fast moving, entertaining, and action-packed novella.
Both the human characters and the hybrid android ones were interesting and I loved the surprise twist.

I enjoyed the short bonus stories at the end of the book.

The first one was interesting and explained the origins of two of the characters from the previous tale.

The second takes place after Dry Land and is a humorous snippet of life for the same two characters.
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