Helliconia Spring by Brian W. Aldiss

Helliconia Spring

Helliconia #1

Brian W. Aldiss

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Set on the Earth-like planet Helliconia, this is an epic chronicling the rise and fall of a civilization over more than a thousand years.The great drama of life on Helliconia is shaped by its cosmic limitations. In fierce contrasts of climate, who...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.28

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