Terminal World by Alastair Reynolds

Terminal World

Alastair Reynolds with John Lee (Narrator)

19 hours, 45 minutes first pub 2009 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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Description

Spearpoint, the last human city, is an atmosphere-piercing spire of vast size. Clinging to its skin are the zones, a series of semi-autonomous city-states, each of which enjoys a different - and rigidly enforced - level of technology. Horsetown is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 571 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 66%
dark 38%
challenging 27%
tense 27%
reflective 22%
funny 11%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 20%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 23% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.6

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