Spin

I thoroughly enjoyed this mind-spinning portrayal of a seismic shift in reality and how we, as fallible humans, respond to a new reality.

The premise of the book borders on unbelievable, but Wilson carries it out in a spectacular and ultimately believable fashion. How would humans respond to a fundamental change in how we view ourselves in the universe? It is a great “what-if” piece of writing that will captivate you on multiple levels.

A science fiction novel that has as much focus on fleshed-out character development as the science? Amazing. The plot of this fascinating novel, even more so. Imagine a world where all the stars you see in the night sky suddenly go out. How would you react when you learned the reason for this was a world-spanning barrier which is not only blocking out the starry night but is also vastly increasing the rate at which time passes beyond the barrier—to the point where the sun ages billions of years in a matter of decades.

From exploring the implications of this… show more.

Ever look up at the night sky and dream that maybe we’re enclosed in a giant alien membrane? Just me? Well, that’s the reality of Spin. Aliens trap the Earth in a time bubble. A colony on Mars zooms ahead of us technologically, and three young friends have to figure out - how and why? And did God do this?

The micro and macro level reactions to the sudden and miraculous events of “The Spin” are the most interesting aspects of this story. Friends drift apart as institutions fall asunder. Religious factions rise to make sense of it all.… show more.