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382 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575082410
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 January 2008
Description
It is a tale of revolution, of the rebellion of a former penal colony on the Moon against its masters on the Earth. It is a tale of a culture whose family structures are based on the presence of two men for every woman, leading to novel forms of m...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,469 reviews
Moods
reflective 37%
tense 35%
challenging 28%
funny 21%
hopeful 17%
emotional 13%
inspiring 13%
dark 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 35% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, Police brutalityModerate
Racism, Death, WarMinor
Rape, Infertility, Grief382 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575082410
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 January 2008
Description
It is a tale of revolution, of the rebellion of a former penal colony on the Moon against its masters on the Earth. It is a tale of a culture whose family structures are based on the presence of two men for every woman, leading to novel forms of m...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,469 reviews
Moods
reflective 37%
tense 35%
challenging 28%
funny 21%
hopeful 17%
emotional 13%
inspiring 13%
dark 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 35% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, Police brutalityModerate
Racism, Death, WarMinor
Rape, Infertility, Grief