The Dark Design by Philip José Farmer

464 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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Years have passed on Riverworld. Entire nations have risen, and savage wars have been fought--all since the dead of Earth found themselves resurrected in their magnificent new homeworld. Yet the truth about the Ethicals, the powerful engineers of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.34

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