Far from the Light of Heaven by Tade Thompson

Far from the Light of Heaven

Tade Thompson

370 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Tense and thrilling, Arthur C. Clarke Award winner Tade Thompson's new science fiction is an unforgettable vision of humanity's future among the stars.The colony ship Ragtime docks in the Lagos system, having traveled light-years from home to brin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 719 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
adventurous 76%
tense 57%
dark 54%
challenging 15%
emotional 7%
reflective 7%
funny 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 32% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.44

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