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544 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575099487
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 12 June 2012
Description
The mysterious Time Tombs are opening and the Shrike that has risen from them may well control the fate of all mankind. The Ousters are laying siege to the Hegemony of Man and the AIs we created have turned against us to build the Ultimate Intell...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,361 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
dark 57%
tense 50%
challenging 44%
emotional 38%
reflective 31%
hopeful 15%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
funny 5%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 24% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Body horror, Death, Sexual contentMinor
Alcohol, Pregnancy544 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575099487
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 12 June 2012
Description
The mysterious Time Tombs are opening and the Shrike that has risen from them may well control the fate of all mankind. The Ousters are laying siege to the Hegemony of Man and the AIs we created have turned against us to build the Ultimate Intell...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,361 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
dark 57%
tense 50%
challenging 44%
emotional 38%
reflective 31%
hopeful 15%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
funny 5%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 24% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Body horror, Death, Sexual contentMinor
Alcohol, Pregnancy