Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer

Too Like the Lightning

Terra Ignota #1

Ada Palmer

556 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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The year is 2454. Humanity has engineered a hard-won golden age, forged in the aftermath of a bitter conflict that wiped both religion and nation state from the planet. Now seven factions or 'hives' co-govern the world, their rule fuelled by be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,341 reviews

Moods

challenging 86%
mysterious 65%
dark 44%
reflective 44%
adventurous 41%
tense 34%
informative 14%
inspiring 11%
emotional 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 6%
sad 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 32%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 23% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 24% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.85

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