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564 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006483755
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
This lauded work of science fiction and New York Times Notable Book of the Year explores a universe where genetic mutations have allowed certain individuals to traverse the stars. It is the second stage of human colonization—the first age, humanit...
Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews
Moods
adventurous 81%
dark 63%
tense 63%
challenging 36%
emotional 18%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
reflective 9%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Average rating
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564 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006483755
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This lauded work of science fiction and New York Times Notable Book of the Year explores a universe where genetic mutations have allowed certain individuals to traverse the stars. It is the second stage of human colonization—the first age, humanit...
Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews
Moods
adventurous 81%
dark 63%
tense 63%
challenging 36%
emotional 18%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
reflective 9%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.