Elysium Fire by Alastair Reynolds

423 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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Ten thousand city-state habitats orbit the planet Yellowstone, forming a near perfect democratic human paradise. But even utopia has a dark side. As members of the habitats start suddenly and randomly dying, a charismatic figure begins to sow insu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 541 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
mysterious 70%
dark 66%
tense 66%
challenging 25%
emotional 12%
reflective 8%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 13%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 33% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.9

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