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215 pages • first pub 1968 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0553127578
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Books
Publication date: 01 February 1979
Description
The balance of galactic power in the 31st century revolves around Illyrion, the most precious energy source in the universe. Captain Lorq van Ray’s varied and exotic crew know their mission is dangerous, but they have no idea of Lorq’s secret obse...
Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews
Moods
reflective 44%
challenging 31%
mysterious 27%
dark 26%
tense 16%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
sad 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 24% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Death, BloodModerate
Racial slurs, Xenophobia, AbleismMinor
Incest, Racism, Sexual harassment
215 pages • first pub 1968 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0553127578
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam Books
Publication date: 01 February 1979
Description
The balance of galactic power in the 31st century revolves around Illyrion, the most precious energy source in the universe. Captain Lorq van Ray’s varied and exotic crew know their mission is dangerous, but they have no idea of Lorq’s secret obse...
Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews
Moods
reflective 44%
challenging 31%
mysterious 27%
dark 26%
tense 16%
emotional 11%
funny 11%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
sad 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 24% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Death, BloodModerate
Racial slurs, Xenophobia, AbleismMinor
Incest, Racism, Sexual harassment