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352 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345333926
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Ballantine Random House
Publication date: 12 September 1985
Description
Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards for best novel Four travelers come to the ringworld. . . Louis Wu: human and old; bored with having lived too fully for far too many years. Seeking a challenge, and all too capable of handling it. Nessus: a t...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,138 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
challenging 17%
funny 17%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 12%
informative 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
dark 3%
emotional 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 32% | Character: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 49% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, Gun violenceModerate
Sexual content, Addiction, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Rape, Racism, Xenophobia352 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345333926
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Ballantine Random House
Publication date: 12 September 1985
Description
Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards for best novel Four travelers come to the ringworld. . . Louis Wu: human and old; bored with having lived too fully for far too many years. Seeking a challenge, and all too capable of handling it. Nessus: a t...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,138 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
challenging 17%
funny 17%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 12%
informative 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
dark 3%
emotional 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 32% | Character: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 49% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, Gun violenceModerate
Sexual content, Addiction, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Rape, Racism, Xenophobia