Aurora Rising by Alastair Reynolds

512 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Tom Dreyfus is a Prefect, a policeman of sorts, and one of the best. His force is Panoply, and his beat is the multi-faceted utopian society of the Glitter Band, that vast swirl of space habitats orbiting the planet Yellowstone. These days, his jo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,032 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 75%
tense 58%
dark 52%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
emotional 10%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 18%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 46% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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