The Prefect by Alastair Reynolds

502 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Tom Dreyfus is a Prefect, a policeman of sorts, and one of the best. His force is Panoply, and his beat is the multi-faceted utopian society of the Glitter Band, that vast swirl of space habitats orbiting the planet Yellowstone. These days, his jo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,038 reviews

Moods

adventurous 79%
mysterious 75%
tense 57%
dark 51%
challenging 18%
reflective 16%
emotional 10%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 18%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 47% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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