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564 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780886777999
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Daw Books
Publication date: 01 July 1999
Description
This lauded work of science fiction and New York Times Notable Book of the Year explores a universe where genetic mutations have allowed certain individuals to traverse the stars. It is the second stage of human colonization--the first age, humani...
Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews
Moods
adventurous 81%
dark 63%
tense 63%
challenging 36%
emotional 18%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
reflective 9%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, XenophobiaModerate
Death, Sexism, ColonisationMinor
Confinement, Self harm, Torture564 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780886777999
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Daw Books
Publication date: 01 July 1999
Description
This lauded work of science fiction and New York Times Notable Book of the Year explores a universe where genetic mutations have allowed certain individuals to traverse the stars. It is the second stage of human colonization--the first age, humani...
Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews
Moods
adventurous 81%
dark 63%
tense 63%
challenging 36%
emotional 18%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
reflective 9%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, XenophobiaModerate
Death, Sexism, ColonisationMinor
Confinement, Self harm, Torture