Kian Ryan reviewed Mission of gravity by Hal Clement
Review of 'Mission of gravity' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Rarely does a hard sci-fi novel feel too hard. But in this case, the huge efforts at world building felt let down by a very linear story that really didn't go anywhere. The alien Meskenites, despite their significant physiological differences, never felt very alien, nor did they feel in any real difficulty throughout the whole journey. It may suit other fans of hard sci-fi, but I don't see myself revisiting this particular novel.