Hominids by Robert J. Sawyer

444 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced
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Neanderthals have developed a radically different civilization on a parallel Earth. A Neanderthal physicist, Ponter Boddit, accidentally passes from his universe into a Canadian underground research facility. Fortunately, a team of human scientist...

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Community Reviews Summary of 805 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
informative 60%
reflective 53%
hopeful 33%
emotional 20%
tense 20%
challenging 13%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.58

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