The Forge of God by Greg Bear

The Forge of God

Forge of God #1

Greg Bear

336 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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On July 26, Arthur Gordon learns that Europa, the sixth moon of Jupiter, has disappeared. Not hiding, not turned black, but gone. On September 28th, Edward Shaw, a geologist working in Death valley, finds a mysterious new cinder cone in very well-...

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Moods

tense 72%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
mysterious 44%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 18%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 91% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

3.67

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