Norstrilia by Cordwainer Smith

290 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced
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Welcome to Old North Australia, or Norstrilia, the only planet that has "stroon," a substance that indefinitely delays aging in humans. Stroon is cultivated from huge, deformed sheep farmed by the wealthiest estate owners to ever exist in all of h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 38%
funny 30%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 23%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 84%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 22% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.7

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