A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge

A Deepness in the Sky

Zones of Thought #2

Vernor Vinge with Peter Larkin (Narrator)

28 hours, 20 minutes • first pub 1999 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

After thousands of years searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds.The ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,233 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
tense 60%
dark 50%
challenging 42%
emotional 39%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 35%
reflective 25%
inspiring 14%
sad 10%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 27%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 16% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.29

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