Books like 172 hours on the moon

I keep wondering if something was lost in the translation or if it was a culture thing. The story takes place in 2018, when a forgotten organization called nasa attempts to revive itself by holding a lottery to pick three random teenagers from anywhere in the world to accompany real astronauts on a fun trip to the moon. The astronauts and the three teens become stuck on the moon with no power and no protection from the elements. Buy 172 hours on the moon digital original by johan harstad isbn.

The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 368 pages and is available in paperback format. I like endings that tie up all the loose ends, but read more. Apr 17, 2012 listen to 172 hours on the moon audiobook by johan harstad. His exgirlfriend, simone, started dating another guy, and antoine couldnt handle it. Chace, i am convinced that space is sinister, so maybe not going to space camp is a blessing. Now three ordinary teenagers, the winners of nasas unprecedented, worldwide lottery, are about to become the.

A first warning for books in the horror genre is to confirm what genre it is before you start reading it thats not quite what. Oct 07, 2015 these picture books about the moon are some of my favorites for children. And whilst the climax is short under fifty pages, it is terrifying and left me in a state of unrest for several hours. Download 172 hours on the moon, get now 172 hours on the moon 172 hours on the moon android, 172 hours on the moon ebook, 172 hours on the moon buy, 172 hours o.

I like the fact its a ya book, which is about something that most teenagers will. The book is set in the year 2018, and is about three teenagers who enter a competition, not all to their own will, to spend 172 hours on the moon at moon base darlah 2, the first time on the. I was actually not aware that this is more of a horror novel until i was about halfway through it. Im curious about some horror or just scarier than your average book, it doesnt have to be scifi or taking place in space, but ive always liked books with that setting, so it could be a plus. A terrifying thriller for young adult fans of the martian and paranormal space adventure that will be devoured in one heartp. Johan harstad is the norwegian author of buzz aldrin, what happened to you in all the confusion. Listen to 172 hours on the moon by johan harstad at. Its been decades since anyone set foot on the moon. He just wanted to get as far away from paris as possible. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. He is the winner of the 2008 brage award brageprisen, previously won by per petterson, and his books have been published in over 11 countries. The book was originally published in norway on september 15, 2008 by cappelen damm, with an english language translation being published by little, brown in new york city on july 10, 2012. However, as many books in the same genre, the story carries a predictable twist.

Find books like 172 hours on the moon from the worlds largest community of readers. May 21, 20 172 hours on the moon is a book of two parts, let us talk about first, the not too creepy start of the book. This imaginative norwegian sciencefiction novel places more emphasis on the fiction than on the science. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Listen to 172 hours on the moon by johan harstad available from rakuten kobo. This is the organizations attempt to increase the publics interest in space travel and also create some sponsors for the program. Mar 12, 2014 its been decades since anyone set foot on the moon. Three ordinary teens won a trip to spend 172 hours on the moon at base darlah 2. In 2009, he was named the first ever inhouse playwright at the national theatre in oslo.

Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Like stieg larsson, another scandinavian, harstad knows how to tuck in a nasty shock. The main conflict of this novel is external conflict or person vs. Apr 17, 2012 172 hours on the moon was one book that immediately caught my eye when i came across it, and i was thrilled when i had an opportunity to read it in advance of the release date. I havent read very many horrorthriller books before, so i didnt think this one would be able to scare me. The narrative zips past training and detours safely around the confusing, alphabetsoup of nasaspeak.

The first edition of the novel was published in september 15th 2008, and was written by johan harstad. Every book has its moment, and 172 hours on the moon is no different. Apr, 2012 publisher little, brown is hoping for big things with its new ya scifi thriller 172 hours on the moon and the hollywood reporter has an exclusive sneak peak of chapter one in advance of the book. It had been 50 years since someone walked on the moon. After obsessing over simone for weeks, he decided that he was going to go to the moon. The only horror book ive read was maybe 78 years ago and it was 172 hours on the moon by johan harstad in case that helps anyone. Harstad effectively builds tension by moving among the perspectives of adults and teens on the moon and on earth. For this reason, midori signs up to go to the moon and live the life.

Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 172 hours on the moon. Publisher little, brown is hoping for big things with its new ya scifi thriller 172 hours on the moon and the hollywood reporter has an exclusive sneak peak of chapter one in advance of the book. Its been decades since anyone last set foot on the moon. Creepy and bleak, harstads story is both psychologically and atmospherically disturbing. Apr 12, 2012 172 hours on the moon is a plotdriven, scifi thriller that i loved every second of. It was brought up that the short story was a knockoff of this book 172 hours. It never seemed to fully develop and i felt like part of the story was missing. Whatever you do call it, 172 hours on the moon is bound to scare the crap out of you. He has also written several novels for adults, including buzz aldrin, what happened to you in all the confusion. The excuse is a search for a mineral that would give america the edge in nanotechnology, the public interest angle is. Relieved it was not 172 hours long 172 hours did not live up to my expectations. Goodreads members who liked 172 hours on the moon also liked. Nasa, for various reasons, has decided to go back to the moon but they need an excuse and a way to gin up public interest. Buy 172 hours on the moon by johan harstad from waterstones today.

Johan harstads novel, 172 hours on the moon, is a fictional horror story that will entertain and creep out most readers. Johan harstad s 172 hours on the moon, originally published in norwegian as darlah. Mia knows this will be her punk bands ticket to fame and fortune. In this book, the thing to be left alone is the moon, and the reason is the strange anomalies that inhabit it. For harstad this is a warning not to return to the moon. Moon thrills and planet palpitations crunchingsandmunchings august 22, 2012 at 5. Now three ordinary teenagers, the winners of nasas unprecedented, worldwide lottery, are about to become the first young people in spaceand. Many readers will be drawn in by the innovative cover and the nifty premise.

Johan harstad won the 2008 norwegian brage award in the young adultchildrens literature category for 172 hours on the moon. The book was originally published in norway on september 15, 2008 by cappelen damm, with an english language translation being published by. Three teenagers join an expedition to the moon in 2019 and find horror there. America finally decides to return to the moon, but to get publicity nasa holds a worldwide lottery for three teenagers to accompany the astronauts. This book list contains both fiction and nonfiction and is a perfect addition to any lesson on astronomy for kids. Okay, so like in the beginning of 172 hours on the moon, nasa has 0 dollars and 0 views during their space launches. Johan harstads novel 172 hours on the moon is horribly amazing. The novel reaches its peak about half way through, when harstad really begins to push the horrorspooky side of things. Tara chace in 2019, teens mia, antoine, and midori are selected by lottery to join experienced astronauts on a nasa mission to the once topsecret moon base, darlah 2, while in a florida nursing home, a former. Fortyfive years after the legendary moon landing, a worldwide contest was being broadcasted by nasa in order to find three teenagers who will get an opportunity to travel to the moon and stay there for 172 hours. If you like horror with your science fiction, and dont mind the loose ends, this book will appeal. Rights to darlah have also been sold to sixteen other countries. Three lucky young winners will spend 172 hours on the moon at moon base darlah 2.

Johan harstad is a norwegian author, graphic designer, playwright, drummer, and international sensation. Aug 04, 20 actor jim caviezel and tim ballard of operation underground railroad 3 questions with bob evans duration. We could tell them that there is a good chance of finding tantalum 73 at the moon s south pole. Buy a cheap copy of 172 hours on the moon book by johan harstad. The basis of the book is that nasa are going back to the moon, they have a hidden agenda but that agenda is disguised in the form of a lottery that chooses three people to go with the astronauts to the lunar surface. The nasa return to the moon artwork is intended to represent a fictional and futuristic organization and is in no way intended to imply any endorsement by or affiliation with the national aeronautics and space administration. Jan 30, 20 okay,so i loved the book 172 hours on the moon,its absolutely the best book ive read in a couple years and i was wondering if anybody had any suggestions for books similar if you never read it,its basically these 3 kids nasa sends up to space to get more funding after they ended moon missions in the 70s and welltheres things up there i guess il say,i dont want to get into much detail,go. In 2019, teens mia, antoine, and midori are selected by lottery to join experienced astronauts on a nasa mission to the once topsecret moon base, darlah 2, while in a florida nursing home, a former astronaut struggles to warn someone of the terrible danger there. A 16 year old boy from france, antoine only wanted to go to the moon to escape his complicated relationship issues. Cuz, you guys, after reading 172 hours on the moon by johan harstad translated by tara f. This book starts off in the year 2019, nearly a decade after the last moon mission nasa sent. Now three ordinary teenagers have one a nasasponsored lottery for the return trip.

Hachette audio firm in 2019, teens mia, antoine, and midori are selected by lottery to join experienced astronauts on a nasa mission to the once topsecret moon base, darlah 2, while in a florida nursing home, a former. This 355 page scifi thriller depicts three teenagers, and their once in a lifetime opportunity of setting foot on the moon. Now three ordinary teenagers, the winners of nasas unprecedented, worldwide lottery, are about to become. Likesdislikes themesquotes 1 it could be done, a third said.

Like the fact mia is norwegian, antoine is french and midori is japanese. The holdmeimshakingillneverlookattheuniversethesamewayagain type of frightening. This theme is recognized by different characters on a couple occasions, saying that traveling to the moon would be a mistake and it should just be left alone. The first main theme of the story is that some things are better left alone. Actor jim caviezel and tim ballard of operation underground railroad 3 questions with bob evans duration.

First look at new ya scifi horror novel 172 hours on the. Little, brown books for young readers, apr 17, 2012 young adult fiction 368 pages. Midori feels like she is stuck in the traditional system of japan, in which she will never have her dream job or, more importantly, a good husband. Pdf 172 hours on the moon book by johan harstad free. Free download or read online 172 hours on the moon pdf epub book. But three ordinary teens are about to change that and their lives forever.