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384 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765394071
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Three-Body Trilogy, Cixin Liu's Ball Lightning is the story of what happens when the beauty of scientific inquiry runs up against the drive to harness new discoveries with no consideration of thei...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,039 reviews
Moods
adventurous 44%
challenging 38%
dark 35%
tense 30%
informative 29%
reflective 25%
emotional 11%
inspiring 9%
sad 8%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 37% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, AlcoholModerate
War, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts
384 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765394071
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Three-Body Trilogy, Cixin Liu's Ball Lightning is the story of what happens when the beauty of scientific inquiry runs up against the drive to harness new discoveries with no consideration of thei...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,039 reviews
Moods
adventurous 44%
challenging 38%
dark 35%
tense 30%
informative 29%
reflective 25%
emotional 11%
inspiring 9%
sad 8%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 37% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, AlcoholModerate
War, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts