Earth by David Brin

751 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Set in the year 2038, the book is a cautionary tale of the harm humans can cause their planet via disregard for the environment and reckless scientific experiments. The book has a large cast of characters and Brin uses them to address a number of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 339 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
tense 42%
challenging 28%
inspiring 28%
reflective 28%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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