The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet is the 2014 debut science fiction novel by Becky Chambers, set in her fictional universe the Galactic Commons. Chambers originally self-published it via a Kickstarter campaign; it was subsequently re-published by Hodder & Stoughton. Synopsis Fleeing her old life, Rosemary Harper joins the multi-species crew of the Wayfarer as a file clerk, and follows them on their various missions throughout the galaxy. The novel concerns itself with character development rather than adventure. Each member of the crew has a story that unfolds, or a crisis to face. They encounter several alien environments on the slow path to their destination. At the end, the ship is damaged by hostile aliens, precipitating changes in the relationships between the characters, setting them on new paths. Characters Rosemary Harper – A Martian-born Human, she leaves her home planet to join the crew of the tunneling ship, the Wayfarer, where she works as the ship's clerk, whilst struggling to cover up her past. Ashby Santoso – The Human captain of the Wayfarer who grew up on the Exodus Fleet. Familiar with space-bound life, he keeps the rest of the crew in check. Dr Chef – A Grum, who is both the doctor and chef on board the Wayfarer. Kizzy Shao – One of the Wayfarer'''s two technicians. Human, extremely talkative. Jenks – The Wayfarers other technician. Human and shorter than most people in the Galactic Commons, but chooses not to get this changed. Sissix – An Aandrisk, and pilot of the Wayfarer. When she isn't flying the ship, she seems to spend the rest of her time arguing with Corbin. Artis Corbin – Human, and the ship's algaeist. With a short temper, and not as friendly as the rest of the crew, he prefers not to leave the algae labs where he grows the Wayfarer'''s fuel. Lovelace – Referred to by the crew as Lovey, Lovelace is the Wayfarers onboard AI who runs the processes on the ship and helps during communications. Ohan – Sianat Pair, the ship's Navigator, they are able to understand the complexities of the sublayer and direct Sissix on where to go. They keep to themself. Production In 2012, Becky Chambers started a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, hoping to raise $2,500 so that she could work half-time for two months to finish the book. She stated her intent to find a regular publisher,