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278 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575111448
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 29 September 2011
Description
Private William Mandella is a reluctant hero in an interstellar war against an unknowable and unconquerable alien enemy. But his greatest test will be when he returns home. Relativity means that for every few months' tour of duty centuries have pa...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,166 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
reflective 42%
tense 32%
emotional 24%
sad 21%
challenging 19%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%
funny 8%
informative 7%
inspiring 3%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 42% | A mix: 35% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Sexual content, XenophobiaMinor
Sexual assault, Animal death, Suicide attempt278 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575111448
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 29 September 2011
Description
Private William Mandella is a reluctant hero in an interstellar war against an unknowable and unconquerable alien enemy. But his greatest test will be when he returns home. Relativity means that for every few months' tour of duty centuries have pa...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,166 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
reflective 42%
tense 32%
emotional 24%
sad 21%
challenging 19%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%
funny 8%
informative 7%
inspiring 3%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 42% | A mix: 35% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Sexual content, XenophobiaMinor
Sexual assault, Animal death, Suicide attempt