Children of Memory by Adrian Tchaikovsky

576 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Earth is failing. In a desperate bid to escape, the spaceship Enkidu and its captain, Heorest Holt, carry its precious human cargo to a potential new Eden. Generations later, this fragile colony has managed to survive, eking out a hardy existence....

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Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 76%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 30%
dark 23%
hopeful 23%
tense 23%
sad 17%
inspiring 14%
informative 8%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 28%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 24% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18%

Average rating

4.05

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