Norstrilia by Cordwainer Smith

288 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced
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Description

Rod McBan 151st farms 'stroon', the immortality drug, and is the last scion of one of the oldest and most honourable families on Norstrilia, only source of stroon. But he's also a telepathic cripple and faces the ever-present risk of being culled ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 38%
funny 30%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 23%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 84%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 22% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.7

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