Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.
There are a few story-threads in the book that are either glossed over (or completely omitted) from the movie; and the movie (despite its runtime) still feels quite rushed.
If reading isn’t your thing, maybe see if you can’t get your hands on the audiobook and give that a crack on your commutes/lunch breaks/whenever.
Having both read the book (in anticipation of the movie), and having seen the film - I definitely enjoyed both at a solid 5/5, but can fully understand if it’s not for everyone.
It is, there’s just quite a long queue of books waiting for my attention at the moment!
I’m interested in the film because of its use of practical effects vs. CGI, not so much the story. But it sounds like the story is worthwhile on its own.
There are a few story-threads in the book that are either glossed over (or completely omitted) from the movie; and the movie (despite its runtime) still feels quite rushed.
If reading isn’t your thing, maybe see if you can’t get your hands on the audiobook and give that a crack on your commutes/lunch breaks/whenever.
Having both read the book (in anticipation of the movie), and having seen the film - I definitely enjoyed both at a solid 5/5, but can fully understand if it’s not for everyone.
It is, there’s just quite a long queue of books waiting for my attention at the moment!
I’m interested in the film because of its use of practical effects vs. CGI, not so much the story. But it sounds like the story is worthwhile on its own.