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288 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575077027
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 09 June 2005
Description
The artefact is a circular ribbon of matter six hundred million miles long and ninety million miles in radius. Pierson's puppeteers, the aliens who discovered it, are understandably wary of encountering the builders of such an immense structure an...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,274 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
funny 17%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 12%
informative 11%
tense 10%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 5%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 33% | Character: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 49% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, Gun violenceModerate
Sexual content, Addiction, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Rape, Xenophobia, Racism
288 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575077027
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 09 June 2005
Description
The artefact is a circular ribbon of matter six hundred million miles long and ninety million miles in radius. Pierson's puppeteers, the aliens who discovered it, are understandably wary of encountering the builders of such an immense structure an...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,274 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
funny 17%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 12%
informative 11%
tense 10%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 5%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 33% | Character: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 49% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, Gun violenceModerate
Sexual content, Addiction, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Rape, Xenophobia, Racism