Check out my review of Mike Mollman’s Proxima Station.

Overall: A laid-back, hilarious, fast-paced and dialogue-heavy walk in the [space] park.





Transcript from Picture: Book review, Proxima Station by Mike Mollman.


I devoured half of this book during a flight from Seattle to Fort Lauderdale.

I need to say I got a signed copy from the author at Seattle WorldCon (envy me, peasants) but that—in no means—affects my rating.

This book is hilarious. It's fast paced, full of humor, sarcasm, and a little of—how should I put it?—crazy. The MC is rushed through the process of defending his thesis (or dissertation—you are welcome, UK) because he needs to support Area 51 better understand and categorize a couple of aliens (but don't refer to them like that or else). He is told he will pass and still feels nervous—chef's kiss for relatability.

Throughout the adventure, which is dialogue heavy, Mike's creativity flourish and he creates unique species with known names (Yeti, Napoleon, etc) and some imaginative ones I can barely spell. Not sure if Mike has a degree in biology, but it felt like for the way he described the body parts and the effect they had on the creature's activities (as long tusks making them roll—hilarious). I read he consulted with a family member / friend who is an MD, so there is that.

Overall, this is a laid-back walk in the park—probably space park. Ideal for when you are in the mood for some smart humor, quick read, to forget about the bills. Highly recommend a week after payday, when your account is empty once again.

I wasn't a fan of first person present tense—until now. 

P.S.: Yes, I am the Em Dash Queen, and you will notice that if you read any of my books.

— L.S. Franco




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