Star of Solitude cover

Star of Solitude

Rating 3.8
Word count
253K words
Chapters
72
ISBN
9787572712807

Tags

Summary

On the desolate, isolated planet Tantalus, long cut off from other worlds, a girl named Xingzi who dreams of traveling the world meets Iskander, a "merchant" from afar, and Xiaoyin, his "bodyguard." After the two resolve a water-quality crisis that has plagued the town for some time, Xingzi begins to sense that they are no ordinary pair, and she decides to follow them on their journey. Along the way, as they tackle one strange incident after another—by wit or by force—the hidden thread behind them all gradually comes to light: a key that will decide the fate of every resident of the planet...

Editor's review

Solitary Star is a science fiction novel by Suo Hefu, published by Sichuan Science and Technology Press. The book explores humanity's loneliness and spirit of exploration in the universe from a unique perspective, blending hard science fiction elements with profound humanistic reflection. The story is set in the distant future, when human civilization has expanded across multiple star systems, yet the protagonist discovers a shocking secret on a forgotten planet. Suo Hefu's writing is delicate and restrained, constructing a grand cosmic vista while also deeply portraying characters' inner struggles and growth. From a professional standpoint, the work's scientific setup is rigorous and credible, and through allegorical narrative it reflects on the conflict between technological development and social ethics. Its reading value lies in transcending the adventure framework of traditional science fiction and guiding readers to think about humanity's place and meaning in the vast universe. Its Douban rating is about 7.5, indicating an above-average level, suitable for readers seeking both intellectual depth and story. Overall, this is a work that can inspire resonance and contemplation, especially suited to readers seeking a moment of spiritual respite in a fast-paced life.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers who like hard science fiction combined with humanistic reflection
  • Readers interested in themes of cosmic exploration and human destiny
  • Readers seeking philosophical reflection within a science fiction framework
  • Readers who appreciate delicate character portrayal and grand background narrative

Not a good fit for

  • Readers who prefer fast-paced, action-heavy science fiction stories
  • Readers impatient with hardcore scientific setups

Reading tips

  1. Read in a quiet environment to fully immerse yourself in its intellectual atmosphere
  2. Extend your thinking by exploring the scientific concepts mentioned in the book
  3. After reading, discuss the ethical issues in the book with others

About the publisher

Sichuan Science and Technology Press China · Founded in 1982

Sichuan Science and Technology Press features science and technology, popular science, and science fiction publishing, while also covering agricultural technology and medical and health books. In science fiction, the press has continued to release works by Liu Cixin, including The Wandering Earth: Selected Short Stories of Liu Cixin, boxed sets of Arthur C. Clarke's science fiction classics, and masterworks such as Ringworld, Snow Crash, and Minus Zero, organized into series including the Chinese Science Fiction Cornerstone Series and the World Science Fiction Masters Series. In popular science, classics such as George Gamow's One Two Three... Infinity reflect its orientation toward public science communication. Its author resources in the library include Liu Cixin, Yao Haijun, and Cheng Xi, among other science fiction and popular science editors and translators; the library contains 190 titles, classified mainly as popular science, science fiction, quality fiction, and foreign literature. Public information is limited, and the above is summarized only from the library's titles and existing profile.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. “基石”之上
  3. 序章
  4. 第一章 水之圣女
  5. 1
  6. 2
  7. 3
  8. 4
  9. 5
  10. 6
  11. 7
  12. 8
  13. 第二章 枫糖和信号塔
  14. 1
  15. 2
  16. 3
  17. 4
  18. 5
  19. 6
  20. 7
  21. 第三章 地雷之村
  22. 1
  23. 2
  24. 3
  25. 4
  26. 5
  27. 6
  28. 7
  29. 第四章 竞技游戏(上)
  30. 1
  31. 2
  32. 3
  33. 4
  34. 5
  35. 第五章 竞技游戏(下)
  36. 1
  37. 2
  38. 3
  39. 4
  40. 5
  41. 6
  42. 7
  43. 第六章 进化之药(上)
  44. 1
  45. 2
  46. 3
  47. 4
  48. 5
  49. 6
  50. 第七章 进化之药(下)
  51. 1
  52. 2
  53. 3
  54. 4
  55. 5
  56. 6
  57. 第八章 奥兹曼迪亚斯(上)
  58. 1
  59. 2
  60. 3
  61. 4
  62. 5
  63. 6
  64. 第九章 奥兹曼迪亚斯(下)
  65. 1
  66. 2
  67. 3
  68. 4
  69. 5
  70. 6
  71. 7
  72. 终章 可靠的同伴

FAQ

Is the book's science fiction setup based on real science?
Yes. The author Suo Hefu did solid research on the hard science fiction elements, and the setup is rigorous and imaginative.
How is the story's pacing? Is it easy to get into?
The pacing is relatively slow, emphasizing atmosphere and intellectual expression, requiring some patience from readers to immerse themselves.
Is it suitable for young readers?
It is suitable for young readers with some reading foundation, especially those interested in science fiction and philosophical topics.

Comments

Find this book

This site is an index: you start “Search all sources” in your browser, and the entries it lists all point to third-party sites; please judge their availability yourself.

About the author

索何夫 Author

Suo Hefu is a Chinese author known mainly for science fiction. Public information about him is limited, and his nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name are not clearly recorded. The library currently holds eight of his works, including novels and selected volumes. Representative titles include Nebula XII: The Cartesian Demon, The Isolated Star, Alien Invasion, and the Puppet War Chronicles series, comprising The King in the Castle, The Inspector and the Castle, and The Castle and Entelechy, along with Blind Leap: Selected Science Fiction Works of Suo Hefu and a three-volume boxed set. His writing is generally classified as science fiction and premium fiction, with themes such as alien invasion, artificial intelligence, and alien civilizations. He is skilled at developing suspense and speculation within imagined settings, and his works have been included in the China Science Fiction Cornerstone Series, reflecting his sustained engagement with contemporary Chinese science fiction.

More by the same author

Top rated in the same category