Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to the Expanse!
This is a spoiler-free introduction to my personal favourite sci-fi series. However I will not pressure you to read it! You and I might have different tastes. So this in an objective look at the Expanse to help you know if it's the right series for you.
We'll look at all 10 books, talk about the 'hard and soft' science and technology on display, and the brilliant character work. (Avasarala is queen!) We'll also discuss the social commentary and some deeper philosophical themes on display here. Hope you enjoy!
Shoutout to the youtube channels I referenced in this video.
@GenerationFilms check out their video The Most Complex Character in Science Fiction | Amos Burton from The Expanse
@JustWrite every video in his amazing 5 part breakdown of The Hobbit is great. Specifically I referenced his video Why The Hobbit Sucks Part Two: Tensionless Action.
Buy my books here! michaelcronk.com
To support the channel, check out my patreon and my shop:
Patreon.com/CronkTheBookGuy
rainbowspaceunicorn.com
redbubble.com/people/rubyandpearl/shop?ref=typeahead
Instagram @cronkthebookguy
0:00 Intro
1:30 The Concept
3:02 Hard Science and Soft Science
6:42 Plotlines for the Series
11:56 Amazing Characters
15:36 The Two Author Dynamic
18:38 All the Social Commentary
22:22 In Defence of Action Scenes
26:11 All the Shorter Fiction/Memory's Legion
27:31 Tv Series
28:15 Representation
32:34 Content Warning
33:41 Is the Ending Worth it?
34:45 How Much Should You Try?
35:07 Outro
Welcome to the Expanse!
This is a spoiler-free introduction to my personal favourite sci-fi series. However I will not pressure you to read it! You and I might have different tastes. So this in an objective look at the Expanse to help you know if it's the right series for you.
We'll look at all 10 books, talk about the 'hard and soft' science and technology on display, and the brilliant character work. (Avasarala is queen!) We'll also discuss the social commentary and some deeper philosophical themes on display here. Hope you enjoy!
Shoutout to the youtube channels I referenced in this video.
@GenerationFilms check out their video The Most Complex Character in Science Fiction | Amos Burton from The Expanse
@JustWrite every video in his amazing 5 part breakdown of The Hobbit is great. Specifically I referenced his video Why The Hobbit Sucks Part Two: Tensionless Action.
Buy my books here! michaelcronk.com
To support the channel, check out my patreon and my shop:
Patreon.com/CronkTheBookGuy
rainbowspaceunicorn.com
redbubble.com/people/rubyandpearl/shop?ref=typeahead
Instagram @cronkthebookguy
0:00 Intro
1:30 The Concept
3:02 Hard Science and Soft Science
6:42 Plotlines for the Series
11:56 Amazing Characters
15:36 The Two Author Dynamic
18:38 All the Social Commentary
22:22 In Defence of Action Scenes
26:11 All the Shorter Fiction/Memory's Legion
27:31 Tv Series
28:15 Representation
32:34 Content Warning
33:41 Is the Ending Worth it?
34:45 How Much Should You Try?
35:07 Outro
