Terminal World by Alastair Reynolds

Terminal World

Alastair Reynolds

490 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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Description

Spearpoint, the last human city, is an atmosphere-piercing spire of vast size. Clinging to its skin are the zones, a series of semi-autonomous city-states, each of which enjoys a different - and rigidly enforced - level of technology. Horsetown is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 563 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 64%
dark 41%
challenging 29%
tense 29%
reflective 17%
funny 11%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 25% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.6

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