Passable space book though unsure why Sagan felt the calling to write from the voice of a woman in STEM. The passages about gender and female conversations pulled me away from what was a truly lovely exploration of the language and inner wills that connect us all. These feminist themes can be carried out artfully - Julia Armfield for instance - but Sagan's fell flat for me from the initial most radio. Perhaps the plight of a science leading heroine is different now than it was in 1985, but I can't help but want more from this work. 

Perfect for daydreaming about space travels and staring longingly at a Jodie Foster DVD on your nightstand