The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar

The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain

Sofia Samatar

112 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced
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The story of carceral and academic institutionalized power set on a generation starship with a centuries-old caste system, written in the vein of Rivers Solomon and Ursula K. Le Guin.One is a RiverEveryone is a SeaThe boy was raised among the Chai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
reflective 60%
hopeful 55%
emotional 45%
dark 40%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 37%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

4.27

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