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190 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575074613
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 July 1970
Description
When fourteen people arrive to colonise the otherwise uninhatbited planet of Delmark-O, they quickly discover that their bizarre new world is more dangerous - than they could ever have imagined. The colonists have nothing in common and no idea why...
Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews
Moods
dark 79%
adventurous 61%
tense 51%
reflective 28%
challenging 24%
funny 10%
emotional 8%
sad 6%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, AlcoholMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Sexism, Homophobia190 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575074613
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 July 1970
Description
When fourteen people arrive to colonise the otherwise uninhatbited planet of Delmark-O, they quickly discover that their bizarre new world is more dangerous - than they could ever have imagined. The colonists have nothing in common and no idea why...
Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews
Moods
dark 79%
adventurous 61%
tense 51%
reflective 28%
challenging 24%
funny 10%
emotional 8%
sad 6%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, AlcoholMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Sexism, Homophobia