Second Contact by Harry Turtledove

694 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Through a mixture of guts, ingenuity and sheer luck, Earth managed to defend herself from her ruthless alien would-be conquerors. The ‘Race’ was fought to a bloody standstill despite its awe-inspiring weaponry and experience of merciless conquest....

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Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.53

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