The Prefect by Alastair Reynolds

410 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Tom Dreyfus is a Prefect, a policeman of sorts, and one of the best. His force is Panoply, and his beat is the multi-faceted utopian society of the Glitter Band, that vast swirl of space habitats orbiting the planet Yellowstone. These days, his jo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 687 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 76%
tense 52%
dark 44%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
funny 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 24%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 42% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Average rating

4.05

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