Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente

432 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Radiance is a decopunk pulp SF alt-history space opera mystery set in a Hollywood-and solar system-very different from our own, from Catherynne M. Valente, the phenomenal talent behind the New York Times bestselling The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,500 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 54%
challenging 54%
reflective 45%
emotional 38%
dark 26%
sad 18%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 7%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 39%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 32% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 41% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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