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362 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765348272
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 January 2007
Description
John Perry did two things on his 75th birthday. First he visited his wife's grave. Then he joined the army.The good news is that humanity finally made it into interstellar space. The bad news is that planets fit to live on are scarce--and alien ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,795 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
tense 22%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 20%
dark 19%
reflective 15%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
sad 7%
challenging 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 30% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Sexual content, Gore, Medical contentMinor
Cancer, Infidelity, Alcohol
362 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765348272
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 January 2007
Description
John Perry did two things on his 75th birthday. First he visited his wife's grave. Then he joined the army.The good news is that humanity finally made it into interstellar space. The bad news is that planets fit to live on are scarce--and alien ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,795 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
tense 22%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 20%
dark 19%
reflective 15%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
sad 7%
challenging 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 30% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Sexual content, Gore, Medical contentMinor
Cancer, Infidelity, Alcohol