Light of Impossible Stars by Gareth L. Powell

Light of Impossible Stars

Embers of War #3

Gareth L. Powell

400 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

Low on fuel and hunted by the Fleet of Knives, the sentient warship Trouble Dog follows a series of clues that lead her to the Intrusion--an area of space where reality itself becomes unstable. But with human civilisation crumbling, what differenc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
emotional 38%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
challenging 27%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 41%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.75

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