This book [0] was quite enjoyable to read.

I realize the article is about far beyond the book, but in case anyone has not read it yet, I highly recommend it as some good grade Sci-Fi.

[0] https://www.amazon.com/Seveneves-Neal-Stephenson/dp/00623345...

Seveneves is a bit more similar to what the article describes. http://www.amazon.com/Seveneves-Novel-Neal-Stephenson/dp/006...