A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge

A Deepness in the Sky

Zones of Thought #2

Vernor Vinge

775 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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After thousands of years searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds.The ...

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Moods

adventurous 79%
tense 64%
dark 53%
challenging 48%
mysterious 35%
emotional 30%
hopeful 28%
reflective 25%
inspiring 12%
sad 7%
informative 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 29%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 24% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.28

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