The Clockwork Rocket: Orthogonal Book One by Greg Egan

The Clockwork Rocket: Orthogonal Book One

Orthogonal #1

Greg Egan

328 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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In Yalda's universe, light has no universal speed and its creation generates energy. On Yalda's world, plants make food by emitting their own light into the dark night sky. As a child, Yalda witnesses one of a series of strange meteors, the Hurtle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 238 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
challenging 80%
informative 40%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%
hopeful 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.62

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