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256 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781429918480
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Publication date: 20 January 2009
Description
A classic novel from the master of science fiction, Frank Herbert's Whipping Star. "Herbert is one of the most thought-provoking writers of our time; by focusing on 'alien' culture, he makes us examine what the true definition of 'human' is." —The...
Community Reviews Summary of 212 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
tense 56%
challenging 37%
dark 31%
funny 31%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
emotional 18%
informative 18%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 41% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 37% | Yes: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Torture, Physical abuseModerate
Murder, XenophobiaMinor
Drug use, Blood
256 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781429918480
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Publication date: 20 January 2009
Description
A classic novel from the master of science fiction, Frank Herbert's Whipping Star. "Herbert is one of the most thought-provoking writers of our time; by focusing on 'alien' culture, he makes us examine what the true definition of 'human' is." —The...
Community Reviews Summary of 212 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
tense 56%
challenging 37%
dark 31%
funny 31%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
emotional 18%
informative 18%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 41% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 37% | Yes: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Torture, Physical abuseModerate
Murder, XenophobiaMinor
Drug use, Blood