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Stars Above
Stars above follows the stories of three women from the same family across three different decades. The main characters – Saima, Tuulikki and Salla – each lives in the same country house. Saima´s story takes place in the war time 1942, when Finland fought against Soviet Union, Tuulikki´s story in colourful year 1978 and Salla´s story in the present day. Each woman is between 30 and 40. This deep and beautiful, yet humorous film pictures the encounters between people and the possibilities for choice. How much does the time we live in affect us - and our ability to hold on to our dreams? What are those things which we pass on from one generation to the next? What changes, what remains the same? And to what extent do mothers´ choices, let alone their unspoken secrets, affect their daughters´ lives?
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Plot Summary
Stars Above is a collection of interconnected short stories set in a future where humanity has spread to the stars. The stories explore themes of family, community, and the challenges of survival and connection across vast distances, often featuring characters who are pioneers or caretakers in isolated settlements. It delves into the personal lives and struggles of individuals against a backdrop of space exploration and technological advancement.
Critical Reception
As a collection of short stories, 'Stars Above' has been widely praised for its imaginative world-building and its deeply human characters. Reviewers often highlight the emotional resonance and the cohesive narrative that binds the disparate tales together, making it a standout work in modern science fiction. It has garnered significant positive attention from both critics and readers within the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intricate and believable future society.
Celebrated for its emotional depth and character development.
Commended for its ability to weave individual stories into a larger, compelling narrative.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Stars Above' overwhelmingly highlight the book's compelling storytelling and rich character arcs. Readers frequently express admiration for the author's ability to create a universe that feels both vast and intimately personal, with many finding the stories thought-provoking and emotionally engaging.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as it is a novel)
Fun Fact
Although 'Stars Above' is a collection of short stories, many of them were previously published in various science fiction magazines before being compiled into the book, allowing fans to discover elements of the universe piecemeal before its compilation.
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