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384 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812550238
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 May 1996
Description
The Skolian Empire rules a third of the civilized galaxy through its mastery of faster-than-light communication. But war with the rival empire of the Traders seems imminent, a war that can only lead to slavery for the Skolians or the destruction o...
Community Reviews Summary of 311 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
Pace
fast 28%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illnessModerate
Kidnapping, Classism, Gun violenceMinor
Medical content, Suicide attempt, Colonisation
384 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812550238
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 May 1996
Description
The Skolian Empire rules a third of the civilized galaxy through its mastery of faster-than-light communication. But war with the rival empire of the Traders seems imminent, a war that can only lead to slavery for the Skolians or the destruction o...
Community Reviews Summary of 311 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
Pace
fast 28%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illnessModerate
Kidnapping, Classism, Gun violenceMinor
Medical content, Suicide attempt, Colonisation