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236 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345284204
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: 01 January 1980
Description
The alien keeper of a way station, Enoch Wallace, hoped to prepare earth to join with the other races of the universe, but things go wrong when humans become suspicious of his identity.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,353 reviews
Moods
hopeful 48%
adventurous 45%
mysterious 35%
emotional 28%
inspiring 18%
challenging 16%
sad 13%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
dark 6%
lighthearted 6%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 40% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Confinement, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuseMinor
Ableism, War
236 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345284204
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: 01 January 1980
Description
The alien keeper of a way station, Enoch Wallace, hoped to prepare earth to join with the other races of the universe, but things go wrong when humans become suspicious of his identity.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,353 reviews
Moods
hopeful 48%
adventurous 45%
mysterious 35%
emotional 28%
inspiring 18%
challenging 16%
sad 13%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
dark 6%
lighthearted 6%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 40% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Confinement, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuseMinor
Ableism, War