Coyote (Allen Steele)

A relatively recent (2002) example of a classic SF theme: pioneers carving out a foothold on an alien planet. The kicker is that they stole the ship, through a conspiracy under the leadership of its captain, to allow political prisoners to escape a brutal, tyrannical regime. The colony seems surprisingly poorly equipped (the conspiracy didn't affect the planning, only the individuals who got to come along). Colonists made remarkably irrational decisions, poorly justified. What responsible adult lets a bunch of teens sneak off with vital supplies? Practically nobody seems concerned about irreplaceable things like ammunition or medicines. So, though I enjoyed it overall, it had significant flaws that detracted from it's success.