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I feel like Kate still has growing up to do and that she is one lucky girl that Matt keeps sticking around. I was so happy to have Captain Walken back in the story as he is one of my favourite characters and I missed him in the second book. In some ways Starclimber felt like it went backwards a step in maturity, mostly thanks to a monkey aboard the space craft who peed in someone's soup and propelled himself through zero gravity by farting.

That flaw aside, Mr. Oppel continued with his same writing style and his characters felt stronger than ever. It did feel a little bit at times like if something could go wrong it would and they always seem to get out of it, but the authour makes sure you don't feel completely safe as there were accidents and deaths just like the other two books. It was a very good end to the series and I highly recommend reading them all.

Jan 23, Brandon rated it it was amazing. Starclimber is one of the best books that i have ever read. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes suspense, a good laugh, and a romance. Matt, is one of my favorite characters because his personality is very much like mine, and I like how he keeps a cool head in a suspenseful situation.

Kate is my second favorite character, because i like how she always gets what she wants, and she doesn't care who's feelings she hurts in the process. I also like her a lot because of the imager Starclimber is one of the best books that i have ever read.

I also like her a lot because of the imagery Matt uses to describe her, from the way her perfume smells, to the way her auburn hair shines when its hit by light. My least favorite character is Sir Hugh, for being such a jerk at times, for always giving all of the credit to himself, and being such a pessimist all of the time.

My favorite lines in the book were: "Marry me," I said. She lowered her teacup, shaking slightly, to the saucer. I reached into my pocket and took out James Sanderson's ring, which I'd picked up off the floor of the Starclimber after we'd crash-landed.

Kate de Vries, will you marry me? But it will be terrible. The Starclimber never got boring for me, the romantic aspect of the book, mixed with the constant imagery that focused on every detail that helped understand the authors point of view. I was really not able to predict the ending of the book, i thought Kate was going to end up marrying James Sanderson, and Mat was going to end up heartbroken.

The emotions this book brought out in me made me want to keep reading. It feels weird to say this, but i fell in love with Kate's character right from the beginning. I also felt very sad in the book when the main character would feel betrayed by Kate. If this book was made into a movie, I would definitely want Tom Cruise to be the main character, Matt. I think i would choose Kate Mara to be Kate. Throughout the whole book, i imagined them as the characters. So, yet again, Oppel has managed pull me into the tales of Matt Cruise with the first chapter - and I'm hooked from that point on; not wanting to set the book down, but rather anxious to read the next chapter, and the next, and the next The main plot, therefore, feels twofold: 1 which country will reach outer space first and will Matt pass the rigorous training to be selected as one of the astralnauts, and 2 what happens after that selection is made.

That said, I still completely enjoyed the book! I don't think this review does the book justice, but all I can say is that the Airborn series is definitely one of my favorites. I'm happy just reading about the daily life of the characters included therein, but Oppel incorporates adventures so effortlessly and without it seeming contrived at all, that there is a very good blend. Even in what seems a purely "action" chapter, character development is woven in, so the chapters become rich and addicting.

I've missed these adventures and am thrilled to be back in the midst so soon. View all 4 comments. This was a fantastic science fiction book for young adults, and will follow in their path of award-winning writing. Matt is an accomplished young man who has many incredible opportunities to prove himself as he climbs out of his childhood. Kate is a feisty young woman with her sights set on a future filled with women's liberation and scientific research. Together, they meet their newest challenge of being the first to ride the Starclimber into space.

They are headed to a world of life-threatening new discoveries about space, and new discoveries about themselves as they soar into adulthood. With new creatures and an "elevator" into space, our main characters seek to meet their new expectations and out-of-this-world challenges.

The book was packed with nail-biting adventures that are bound to keep readers' interest. It was a fabulous story, and I would suggest it to any young man or woman who likes to read about worlds, not too unlike their own, and young people who are accomplishing what seems like the impossible.

Mar 18, Alexandra rated it really liked it Shelves: own-on-kindle , own-on-audible , shes-got-spunk , recommend-to-john , youngadult-fantasy , teen-clean , read-in , airborn-series , steampunk-ish. Hope there are more stories to come of Matt and Kate and their adventures.

I love Matt Cruse and his high flying stories. To space and beyond in this one! Matt gets recruited into the space program for dear old Canada and goes through astralnaut training. Not so fast He has to beat out hundreds for a spot, and his best girl is engaged to who now? This poor guy. Nice guys finish last. Except Matt keeps pressing forward, doing what is right, what is needed. The adventure is full of Jules Verne science fiction and daring rescue and excitement.

And Kate is ridiculous and heroic and in an impossible situation. But I wanted to tell her to hurry up and tell him how she feels. They new characters work so well and of course, the Captain makes a triumphant return to the story. I want more Matt Cruse steampunk stories! Jul 30, Matt rated it really liked it. A little far fetched but still good. The first two books were better.

Dec 25, Matt Dewar rated it it was amazing. A riveting tale of an outlandish extraordinary journey with huge consequences and a heartwarming ending. Had me on the edge of my chair the whole time! Jun 28, April Helms rated it liked it Shelves: science-fiction , young-adult. This is the third book in Oppel's "Airborn" series. This book was a fun read, but I thought the first two were superior.

Fans of the fast-paced, near non-stop action of the first two might find the pacing slow. Personally, I thought the pacing was fine; it was slower and more deliberate, and got more into the relationships and interactions, especially between Matt and Kate. I also liked how some things which seemed inconsequential in the beginning turned out to be important at the end. In this t This is the third book in Oppel's "Airborn" series.

In this third installment, both Matt and Kate are invited to become astralnauts on the Starclimber, which will be the first vessel in space. Much of the first half of the book covers the training Matt goes through with the other potential candidates.

There are some good, laugh-out-loud moments, such as Sir Hugh's trying to upstage Kate during her lecture. The second half of the book has more action than the first half. The ending and resolution between Matt and Kate was a bit surprising. I guess the biggest stretch was the civilian crew. Some members well, one in particular should not have been on there, and it felt a bit contrived. But if you are willing to check that at the door, this story is a fun ride. Jan 20, Merand rated it liked it.

I began this book with great anticipation. They were fun, exciting, and interesting. They were books I wished I had written. It isn't that these adjectives don't apply to Starclimber, just not with the depth of sincerity and passion that his previous books inspired. Perhaps it was the action didn't have enough drama or the characters were petty and frustrating. I'm not sure but what I'd come to expect from Oppel, I just didn't find.

It was a goo I began this book with great anticipation. It was a good book and I hate to disparage it but when I compare it with Airborn and Skybreaker. If there is another book in this series I will eagerly look to read it and see if our characters might grow out of this awkward phase.

I would encourage anyone to read Airborn and Skybreaker - Oppel does an amazing job of recreating our world that isn't quite our world. Airborn is especially fun because its all about pirates. So 5 stars to Oppel as a writer and the Airborn series, 3 stars for Starclimber. Let's see what comes up next Jul 29, Cori Reed rated it really liked it. The main characters of this science fiction, steampunk story are Kate de Vries, Matt Cruse. Kenneth Oppel. CNET Find out more about.

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