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485 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786694706
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publication date: 27 June 2019
Description
A new standalone military SF adventure from the bestselling and award-winning author of The Three-Body Problem. When Chen’s parents are incinerated before his eyes by a blast of ball lightning, he devotes his life to cracking the secret of myst...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,044 reviews
Moods
adventurous 44%
challenging 38%
dark 35%
tense 30%
informative 29%
reflective 25%
emotional 11%
inspiring 9%
sad 8%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 37% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, AlcoholModerate
War, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts
485 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786694706
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publication date: 27 June 2019
Description
A new standalone military SF adventure from the bestselling and award-winning author of The Three-Body Problem. When Chen’s parents are incinerated before his eyes by a blast of ball lightning, he devotes his life to cracking the secret of myst...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,044 reviews
Moods
adventurous 44%
challenging 38%
dark 35%
tense 30%
informative 29%
reflective 25%
emotional 11%
inspiring 9%
sad 8%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 37% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, AlcoholModerate
War, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts