The Snow Queen by Joan D. Vinge

536 pages first pub 1980 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous emotional slow-paced
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Arienrhod. As beautiful as she was ancient, she ruled Tiamat, a world linked only by the Stargate to the galaxy-spanning Empire. But soon the Stargate would close, the offworlders and their high technology would be banished, Winter's rule would gi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 828 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
emotional 45%
mysterious 45%
hopeful 40%
dark 36%
challenging 27%
reflective 27%
tense 22%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 33%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.75

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