The Cretaceous Past by Cixin Liu

The Cretaceous Past

Cixin Liu with Elizabeth Hanlon (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

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All the years of human civilization represent an infinitesimal fraction of the time since life first burgeoned on planet Earth. How likely is it, then, in those great depths of time, that humanity alone benefitted from the spark of intelligence wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 165 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
adventurous 50%
funny 21%
tense 16%
dark 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
emotional 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 41%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 15% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 18% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.83

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