The Ophiuchi Hotline by John Varley

The Ophiuchi Hotline

Eight Worlds #1

John Varley

234 pages first pub 1977 (view editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced
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THE BRILLIANT NOVEL THAT LAUNCHED THE VARLEY PHENOMENON The invaders came in 2050...They did not kill anyone outright. they said they came on behalf of the intelligent species of Earth--dolphins and whales. The Invaders quietly destroyed every evi...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 341 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 77%

adventurous: 66%

tense: 33%

reflective: 22%

challenging: 11%

dark: 11%

hopeful: 11%

informative: 11%

inspiring: 11%

sad: 11%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
75% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
66% of readers chose A mix
16% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
N/A

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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