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579 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473211957
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 07 January 2016
Description
Thousands of years hence, many races inhabit a universe where a mind’s potential is determined by its location in space – from superintelligent entities in the Transcend, to the limited minds of the Unthinking Depths, where only simple creatures a...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,434 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
tense 50%
mysterious 39%
dark 19%
reflective 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
emotional 11%
sad 6%
informative 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 37% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Toxic relationship, DeathModerate
Torture, Violence, ColonisationMinor
Slavery, Suicide attempt
579 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473211957
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 07 January 2016
Description
Thousands of years hence, many races inhabit a universe where a mind’s potential is determined by its location in space – from superintelligent entities in the Transcend, to the limited minds of the Unthinking Depths, where only simple creatures a...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,434 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
tense 50%
mysterious 39%
dark 19%
reflective 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
emotional 11%
sad 6%
informative 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 37% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Toxic relationship, DeathModerate
Torture, Violence, ColonisationMinor
Slavery, Suicide attempt