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224 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781538751466
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 29 December 2020
Description
An all-powerful ruler's son vies for control over the human race in this brilliant conclusion to the Patternist saga, from the critically acclaimed author of Parable of the Sower.In the far future, the human race is divided into two groups strivin...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,481 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
tense 57%
challenging 30%
mysterious 22%
reflective 19%
emotional 17%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Violence, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Domestic abuse, Incest, RapeMinor
Biphobia, Slavery, Terminal illness224 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781538751466
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 29 December 2020
Description
An all-powerful ruler's son vies for control over the human race in this brilliant conclusion to the Patternist saga, from the critically acclaimed author of Parable of the Sower.In the far future, the human race is divided into two groups strivin...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,481 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
tense 57%
challenging 30%
mysterious 22%
reflective 19%
emotional 17%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Domestic abuse, Incest, RapeMinor
Biphobia, Slavery, Terminal illness