The Cruel Stars by John Birmingham

485 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced
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Five intrepid heroes must unite to save civilization after a long-dormant enemy awakens and strikes a devastating blow in this epic sci-fi adventure for fans of The Expanse and Battlestar Galactica.  The galaxy was once terrorized by the Sturm, a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 298 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 36%
funny 30%
dark 24%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 12%
emotional 6%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 44% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.77

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