The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

Quick answers about The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

What is The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet about?

A young woman with a secret past joins the crew of a patched-up ship that builds tunnels through space. On a long trip to a distant planet she gets to know the unusual crew, who become her family.

Who should read The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet?

Read it if you want a gentle, character-first space story about friendship and kindness. Skip it if you want a tight plot or high stakes, because the story is episodic and often relaxed.

How long and how fast is The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet?

It is a slow-paced, medium read of about 464 pages, first published in 2014.

Does The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet have content warnings?

Content we flag: Violence.

Can I borrow The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet for free?

Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet; the borrow button above searches it for you.

What should I read after The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet?

Readers who liked it often move on to A Psalm for the Wild-Built, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The House in the Cerulean Sea.