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255 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780886775926
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Language: English
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On a world where economic survival depends on communication and trade with alien species, linguistics has taken on a power unknown today. In this world, 13 families of genetically bred linguists hold the key to Earth's future because only they can...
Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
mysterious 46%
adventurous 38%
challenging 23%
inspiring 23%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 14% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%Average rating
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255 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780886775926
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
On a world where economic survival depends on communication and trade with alien species, linguistics has taken on a power unknown today. In this world, 13 families of genetically bred linguists hold the key to Earth's future because only they can...
Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
mysterious 46%
adventurous 38%
challenging 23%
inspiring 23%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 14% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.