By Light Alone by Adam Roberts

By Light Alone

Adam Roberts

416 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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In a world where we have been genetically engineered so that we can photosynthesise sunlight with our hair hunger is a thing of the past, food an indulgence. The poor grow their hair, the rich affect baldness and flaunt their wealth by still eatin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
tense 75%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.24

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