Science Fiction: Regenesis By Eric Walters

The genre of science fiction is one that is filled with so much imagination and creativity, within even the most bizarre scenarios, however there is a grain of realism in many science fiction books. Science Fiction can inspire, connect and most importantly teach us. Regenesis by Eric Walters is a science fiction novel that shows amazing characteristics of its genre. The novel is about the main protagonist Billy, a 16 year old, leading a crew of 100 kids in space because of an asteroid that hit earth. Professor Shepard is the brains behind the operation and they survive for 4 years in space hoping that they will one day return to earth and begin life again. However, there are many conflicts aboard the ship. Thus, The characteristics presented

“Make scientific concepts interesting: Science fiction boasts scientific interpretations that can be complex. But that’s what makes them seem more exciting than they are. It might not be easy to understand some concepts like quantum physics. Nevertheless, some science fiction stories make it easy and entertaining.”(Characteristics) Regenesis makes an easy interpretation of scientific concepts by using lots of descriptive language to help make the overall experience and concept better. “Up above the seats, above the quartet, there were people floating through the air, it was almost magical as they spun and twisted, pushing off the walls and ceiling to propel themselves across the room”(Walters 157). The quote demonstrates amazing use of descriptive language to explain. In this quote, the descriptive language used to explain how people were floating makes the concept of gravity way more pleasing to read. “As they were propelling themselves across the room”, the audience can only imagine what this situation looked like. By using easy language like this, the reader can feel like they are educating themselves about science and helps build that deep connection to the atmosphere. Furthermore, Another example prevalent in the novel is the professor teaching Billy, this is important because he teaches like a parent or teacher, this creates a great connection and sense of relatability. “Of course, those small grains of dirt and sand and gravel all add up. It's estimated that in any normal day, fifty tonnes of meteoric mass enter earth’s atmosphere,’ Professor Shepard said”(Walters 66) Professor Shepard is comparing grains of dirt and gravel to meteoric mass. This is similar to how a parent or teacher would teach someone about a complicated concept, by comparing, to make it easier to interpret. By