Have you ever worn a night dress to a glam party? How awful would it feel to be in the wrong attire at the wrong place? Imagine wearing a twinkling, high-tech nylon spacesuit and landing in the medieval world. Your outfit sets you all ready to combat aliens in the far reaches of the galaxy, but suddenly, you’re thrown into a battlefield surrounded by mythical creatures. Similar is the story of this character – Steve.
Steve, a character of science fiction, unexpectedly finds himself in the primitive world. A journey mixed with confusion along with internal struggles to deal with the challenges. “Spaceman Steve” by Joel N. Cooper depicts the story of Steve, a boy, and his unexpected challenges.
The story of a nylon blinking spacesuit that makes him feel out of place, just for him to realize that he has been pushed into the wrong story.
A Spaceman in the Wrong Story
From dreaming of being in a fantasy world of galaxies fighting aliens, Steve lands on a battlefield—which is not at all the usual battlefield. The intense clash between the warrior and two-headed creatures—Malaks, left Steve with the realization of being in the wrong place.
How would it feel to be surrounded by shields and swords while being in a gleaming outfit?
Adapting the Unexpected
Imagine being used to high-tech gadgets and falling into a world of magic and mystical creatures. The feeling of frustration and fascination kicks in together. Despite all the confusion, he adapts to the setting. He kills the dragon with a ninja technique, which helps him gain the trust of someone who trusts no one.
But does gaining trust mean more challenges? What else could he have to do? Fight another monster? Fight a king? Retain a lost Amulet? Or does it have some magical powers to dominate the medieval world?
After adapting the setting and creatures of the past life, do you think that Steve has gotten over his fantasy of being in space?
Spaceman Steve to Wizard Stephen
An Unwanted Journey!
Steve, on his mission to retrieve something unexpected, realizes that there has been a major shift in his character. From having the fantasy of being the Spaceman Steve, he turned into Wizard Stephen. With his magical backpack, he takes on the journey of the hunt. But in the world of magic and creation, does he have a basic backpack, or does his bag have some thrill, too?
Humor with Modern References
To keep the story light-hearted and engaging, some modern humor has been added. Steve makes modern-day references that are not understandable by his companions, the sensibilities clash humorously in the world. The fancy tropes he encountered illustrated the idea of comedy, entertaining the readers all the way.
Awaiting the Fantasy World
Steve, after adapting to the medieval world, still waits to be in his fantasy world. Do you think that Steve would be able to return to his sci-fi setting? What if his imaginary world remained just a dream? The story takes unexpected turns, leaving Steve stunned. The introduction of a new character helped Steve win the battle against the enemies. Was he able to retain the Queen’s trust by getting her what she wanted? Or does he become the victim of some King’s trap?
Wait, There’s more….
Joel N. Cooper’s Spaceman Steve is an enchanting blend of confusion and adaptation. Steve’s journey highlights his struggle to adjust to an unfamiliar environment and stay headstrong in the challenges of previous human life. His modern-day humor and struggle should remind us that it is an invaluable asset in all the adventures of life.
