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4.5 Stars, An Excellent First Novel!

Raymond Vogel's debut novel is proof that self published authors are more than capable of producing original, unique and high quality science fiction.

I have been reading SciFi voraciously for going on 35 years now, everything from hard core Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke to the "lighter" side like Robert Asprin and Christopher Stasheff, with everything in between. With Matter of Resistance I was reminded of the writing styles of several of the Masters in the way that the story flowed easily, the dialogue came across naturally without seeming to be forced and the science behind the fiction appeared to be plausible rather than simply outlandish and "made up." In many ways it reminded me of Ben Bova's Mars with a bit of Jerry Pournelle tossed in, all wrapped up with a style reminiscent of early Robert A. Heinlein.

Unlike many self published SciFi novels I have picked up recently here, I found myself enjoying reading this book and hoping that it would not end. I started reading it and found myself unable to put it down, until I reached the last page and discovered it was around 3am - I had just read the entire thing straight through without stopping! Then I was disappointed because it was his first and only novel, so there was nothing else for me to go buy and read.

To be fair, no it was not perfect. There were a few editing errors and typos, which would have been caught with the services of a professional editor. There was also a glaring error when the lead villain was referenced by two different ranks. I am sure those will be corrected prior to the release of a new edition and none were so frequent or glaring as to interrupt the enjoyment of the book.

All in all, I would highly recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys good SciFi and politics.


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Matter of Resistance edition by Raymond Vogel Children eBooks Reviews

A Marsian child is born against the backdrop of a war between Earth and Mars. Marsians refer to themselves as such because “Martian” is a bit of a loaded term for the human settlers of the red planet. The war stems from the strained relationships caused by political differences and the limited availability of Magnematter, a valuable, enigmatic Marsian resource. Earth’s war effort appears to be spearheaded by megalomaniacal corporations that may have usurped traditional government. The stakes and tension build over the course of more than a dozen years as the young Marsian, Isaac Raleigh, matures into a generational leader, while Earth and Mars race to develop the necessary means to accomplish their ends.

This story was originally billed to me as YA (young adult) sci-fi. While it handily fills those shoes (gloves?), I feel the YA label does it a disservice. To be sure, Matter of Resistance is a champion of youth, and provides valuable messages for young readers. Jimmy Kimmel recently called YA fiction, “fiction that people actually read.” YA suggests something indulgent. Matter of Resistance is enjoyable, but it is not indulgent. It combines compelling human characters, emotional and moral complexity, and some credible scientific postulation to boot.

I mentioned that Resistance is a champion of youth. In fact, the story is predicated on the idea that each new generation is meant to surpass the one that came before. Vogel even goes as far to suggest that on Mars, each A Marsian child is born against the backdrop of a war between Earth and Mars. Marsians refer to themselves as such because “Martian” is a bit of a loaded term for the human settlers of the red planet. The war stems from the strained relationships caused by political differences and the limited availability of Magnematter, a valuable, enigmatic Marsian resource. Earth’s war effort appears to be spearheaded by megalomaniacal corporations that may have usurped traditional government. The stakes and tension build over the course of more than a dozen years as the young Marsian, Isaac Raleigh, matures into a generational leader, while Earth and Mars race to develop the necessary means to accomplish their ends.generation experiences an exponential growth in intellectual capacity, due to Mars’ lesser gravity allowing humanity to evolve in ways that were impossible on Earth. This idea is represented by young Isaac, who, even as a newborn, seemed to have an uncanny awareness for the world around him and quickly grows into a charismatic leader of the Marsian masses. As the conflict escalates, it’s up to the tween-aged Marsian crowd to develop the technology needed to fend off Earth’s military forces. Vogel’s story urges us never to forget that the future is bound to end up in the hands of the younger generation and it would be unwise to forget that generation’s importance.

Vogel shows the ability to craft fine dramatic sequences. In one climactic chapter, the oligarchic Marsian council takes steps toward accomplishing a planet-wide togetherness (how quaint!). Just as things are at their rosiest, the colony is blindsided by the death and destruction of an Earthican attack. This happens near the mid-point of the novel and the rest of the story is gripping enough to leave you hoping for the best but expecting the worst as you thumb the remaining pages.

The Marsians are a truly impressive conception. Like Tolkien’s elves, it is clear that Vogel has a great love for his ideal beings. While the elves make for a good literary comparison, Vogel’s Marsians bear strong resemblance to Gene Roddenberry’s beloved Vulcans. They have a passion for logic and learn from an early age that emotion can only cloud objectivity. They learn these traits from an early age and quickly develop beyond the capabilities of even their parents. This suggestion is supported by the fact that only Isaac’s generation of Marsians get much of Vogel’s ink, even in the face of interplanetary war.

The Marsians speak very properly. I admit that in the early sections, I was not prepared for the the drawn-out manner of Marsian speech. It actually seemed to hurt the pacing at times. However, when Isaac comes face-to-face with Earth’s Major Arrechiga (screen-to-screen, that is), who speaks in contractions, it all pays off and helps illustrate fundamental differences between the two societies.

As a 162 page e-book, or 318 in paperback, Matter of Resistance is a pretty quick read. A morsel. That said, I feel Vogel’s debut effort makes a big impression and has the heft of a classic. Being a fan of Robert A. Heinlein, I’ve noticed parallels. If Heinlein were a chef, and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress was the four-course meal, I would have no problem with Matter of Resistance being served afterward as a kind of Heinleinian dessert. This may be Vogel’s first novel, but we already know he can combine imaginative speculation with cunning sociological observations that evoke the late, great “Dean” of science fiction writers.
All the elements that got me hooked on SF in the first place! I hope the author continues to write, because this is a very promising first novel.
This book is definitely for the science-fiction reader, but offers elements for everyone else as well. It sometimes gets a bit bogged down in developing the plot and some of the technical details, but the climax of the plot is well worth the wait. Look for unique, interesting characters and political situations that may seem far-fetched now but may be close to future reality. It definitely made me think! This is a very promising author--I hope to see more from him in the future!!!
I enjoy science fiction and enjoy it more with tons of real science. The book is well written and enjoyable enough. Unfortunately, I had a hard time with the basic concept that behind how each generation on Mars gets smarter and smarter for no reason other than they are not born on Earth. That said, the book was an enjoyable overall read and worth the time I spent reading it.
4.5 Stars, An Excellent First Novel!

Raymond Vogel's debut novel is proof that self published authors are more than capable of producing original, unique and high quality science fiction.

I have been reading SciFi voraciously for going on 35 years now, everything from hard core Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke to the "lighter" side like Robert Asprin and Christopher Stasheff, with everything in between. With Matter of Resistance I was reminded of the writing styles of several of the Masters in the way that the story flowed easily, the dialogue came across naturally without seeming to be forced and the science behind the fiction appeared to be plausible rather than simply outlandish and "made up." In many ways it reminded me of Ben Bova's Mars with a bit of Jerry Pournelle tossed in, all wrapped up with a style reminiscent of early Robert A. Heinlein.

Unlike many self published SciFi novels I have picked up recently here, I found myself enjoying reading this book and hoping that it would not end. I started reading it and found myself unable to put it down, until I reached the last page and discovered it was around 3am - I had just read the entire thing straight through without stopping! Then I was disappointed because it was his first and only novel, so there was nothing else for me to go buy and read.

To be fair, no it was not perfect. There were a few editing errors and typos, which would have been caught with the services of a professional editor. There was also a glaring error when the lead villain was referenced by two different ranks. I am sure those will be corrected prior to the release of a new edition and none were so frequent or glaring as to interrupt the enjoyment of the book.

All in all, I would highly recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys good SciFi and politics.