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172 Hours on the Moon [Hardcover]

Johan Harstad , Tara Chace
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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Book Description

April 17, 2012
It's been decades since anyone set foot on the moon. Now three ordinary teenagers, the winners of NASA's unprecedented, worldwide lottery, are about to become the first young people in space--and change their lives forever. Mia, from Norway, hopes this will be her punk band's ticket to fame and fortune. Midori believes it's her way out of her restrained life in Japan. Antoine, from France, just wants to get as far away from his ex-girlfriend as possible.

It's the opportunity of a lifetime, but little do the teenagers know that something sinister is waiting for them on the desolate surface of the moon. And in the black vacuum of space... no one is coming to save them.

In this chilling adventure set in the most brutal landscape known to man, highly acclaimed Norwegian novelist Johan Harstad creates a vivid and frightening world of possibilities we can only hope never come true.

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Editorial Reviews

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A 2013 YALSA Teens Top Ten Nominee

"This irresistible premise is often intoxicating and occasionally downright terrifying.... pretty darn effective." (Booklist )

"Imaginative.... Well-crafted suspense.... Interesting and original." (Kirkus Reviews )

"Harstad combines the perfectly paced creepiness of classic Twilight Zone episodes with Battlestar Galactica's chilling portrayal of the vast, unknowable emptiness of space." (Romantic Times )

"Creepy and bleak, Harstad's story is both psychologically and atmospherically disturbing." (Publishers Weekly )

"Original, creepy, intense... 172 Hours is page-turning sci-fi that will stay with readers long after the shocking and heartbreaking conclusion." (School Library Journal )

"Surprisingly creepy.... The novel's strength is its rising tension and skin-crawling conclusion: Scandinavian thriller meets sci-fi horror movie." (VOYA )

"Hard to put down." (Library Media Connection )

About the Author

Johan Harstad won the 2008 Norwegian Brage Award in the young adult/children's literature category for172 Hours on the Moon. He has also written several novels for adults, including Buzz Aldrin, What Happened to You in All the Confusion?, a Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction of 2011 book, which has been published in thirteen countries; four plays; a collection of short stories; and a prose collection. He has been described as "one of the most important [Scandinavian] authors to emerge in the early years of this century." He lives in Oslo, Norway.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 12 and up
  • Hardcover: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (April 17, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316182885
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316182881
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.2 x 8.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #532,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf Reviews April 16, 2012
Format:Hardcover
I was absolutely thrilled to get my hands on this ARC and I'll start by saying that happily it almost lived up to my expectations. (They were probably too high).

I loved how the author slowly introduced each of the teens and their perspectives over the beginning third of the novel...and then built up to the take off in the middle of the book. At times it may have seemed a bit slow paced while I was reading it, but in retrospect Johan Harstad did an excellent job of building up to the actual space flight and time on the moon. I think it was that build up and anticipation which made the latter part of the book so thrilling.

One does, as with any science fiction story, need to suspend disbelief otherwise you will never be able to get over the initial hurdle which is that the US government and the teens' parents are all ready to send random lottery drawn kids with only 2 months of "training" into space. If you can simply focus on the teens experiences and feeling throughout their individual journeys...you'll get to the heart of any good thriller--the character development. (Sadly though...these characters are not long for this world--or any other.)

I also loved the little pictures and diagrams that at times accompanied the text. It made the story feel that much more "real." And despite being a translation the writing style flowed easily and seemed to fit well with the content of the book.

The ending was one that I did not in any way expect. And I would imagine that most readers were also blindsided as I was. And that takes me to my one complaint about the novel. The wonderful twist at the end which unfortunately is complete puzzlement.

Usually after a twist such as this one...the reader can look back and see some small sign or clue that could lead to the ending...or if not a clue...there will be some sort of time gap where one can surmise that an event occurred which the reader was not privy to. Not so in this case. I can find no clue nor gap in storytelling to allow for surprise at the end. and that did sadly leave me with a bit of a disappointment in an otherwise excellent read.

NOTE: I recieved a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars No Redeeming Qualities April 26, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
There is nothing to recommend in this...novella? Book? Travesty? The dead, emotionless prose is somewhat explained by being translated, but the factual errors, the giant plot holes, and massive inconsistencies just make this a torture device, not a book. There is nothing for the reader at the end of this, except for a relief that they can safely delete the space from their iPhone or Kindle.

And 9.99? For the quality, length, and poor technical quality(the pictures feel like someone's self-publsihed ebook) this book is also overpriced, even if it didn't stink.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing to say the least May 4, 2012
By Kwispel
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book after reading the first chapter at Boingboing and the only thing I can say about it is that it is by far the worst sci-fi book I've ever read. The beginning is awesome, the end is just silly and stupid. It could've been a great story. Don't waste your time. Dislike.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars 172 Hours Wasted Reading this Book (at least that's what it felt like
Three teenagers win a lottery to the moon and NOT ONE of them gets excited? Sure, the Reader knows something awful is up there but THEY don't have a clue. Read more
Published 1 day ago by S.E. Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars HOW??? *Spoilers Will Appear*
This was one of those books that I couldn't possibly pass-up. Hello? A horror in space? Sign me up. The delivery?... could have been much better. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Helen Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars Creepy teen sci-fi/horror
In the decades since man's first steps on the moon, NASA has all but abandoned moon landings. Until now. Read more
Published 2 months ago by misplaced cajun
4.0 out of 5 stars by Sarah D2
"It's the opportunity of a lifetime if they make it back alive."The year is 2018. NASA has just announced its new money making idea: send three teens between the ages of 14 to 18... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kent Stuart
3.0 out of 5 stars The Irish Banana Review
I can appreciate the idea and concept that Johan Harstad was going for in 127 Hours on the Moon, but something most definitely got lost in translation for me. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Hannah @ The Irish Banana Review
2.0 out of 5 stars Cannot compare to more popular teen books
SPOILER ALERT:

NASA has decided to send people back to the moon to look for water, but because of high costs, they decide to send three teens with the shuttle crew to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by globaltrekkie
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
I almost decided against reading this book after seeing a lot of the negative reviews. I'm glad I overlooked them and went ahead and read it. It was very entertaining... Read more
Published 6 months ago by love2read
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
I loved this book. I got it as a gift and had it sitting around for about a month in my room, but when I started it, I didn't put it down until I was finished. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sir readsalot
2.0 out of 5 stars Painful
This is a flatly written description of a space horror movie written at or translated at the young adult level (if the young adult is a dullard). Read more
Published 8 months ago by Js Banks
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put the book down
I have a bad habit of starting and not finishing books. Not the case with "172 Hours on the Moon", I couldn't put it down after I got started, read into the wee hours and was late... Read more
Published 8 months ago by YuHasMich
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