Reviews for Deepsix (Priscilla "Hutch" Hutchins Series #3)

The average rating for Deepsix (Priscilla "Hutch" Hutchins Series #3) based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-06-12 00:00:00 Robert Burchill The best thing I can say about McDevitt's SF is that it's always consistent, rich, and adventuresome. While I never expect anything wild or any the pushing of the boundaries, I can always enjoy planetary exploration and the archeology of ancient, long-dead alien races. It's a mystery wrapped in interesting physical dimensions for worlds, such as this one. It's much more massive than earth but the density is still within the perfect zone... and yet we know everything has to go to hell. Yep. More death, a planet set to be completely destroyed, and a crew of academics and explorers trapped on the surface by massively bad luck. Add other spaceships responding to the distress, instantaneous communications and a media circus thanks to a few well placed and vocal peeps in the crew, and everyone's tuned in to this exciting rescue. Too bad the rescue is doomed. I was reminded of the very best portions (and extravagant portions) of a certain Lost In Space movie. Only expanded, improved, made less stupid. :) This novel was quite enjoyable. Exciting popcorn fiction full of great tech, standard humans, and a modern sensibility NOT reminiscent of the golden age SF mythos. It might be less spicy than most SF, but it's definitely some of the most accessible. Especially for fans of adventure. :)

Review # 2 was written on 2018-06-21 00:00:00 Kirsten Rasmussen A very sturdy sequel to The Engines of God. In this second outing for Academy pilot Priscilla Hutchins, a rogue moon is hurtling toward Maleiva III, one of the few known planets in the galaxy capable of supporting life. Hutchins flies a team of scientists down to the surface to gather as much data as they can before the catastrophe hits, but an accident leaves them stranded and they only have one slim chance of escaping in time - if the planet doesn't kill them first. The plot of Deepsix follows a similar formula to its predecessor, and even repeats a couple of story beats. McDevitt excels at both small character moments and grand-scale adventure, and his musings on alien life and civilizations are always captivating. The familiarity of the plot makes it no less a source of tension, excitement, and wonder.