The Cruel Stars by John Birmingham

412 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced

Description

Five intrepid heroes must unite to save civilization after a long-dormant enemy awakens and strikes a devastating blow in this epic sci-fi adventure for fans of The Expanse and Battlestar Galactica. "Frenetic action viewed in a black fun-house mir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 186 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 40%
funny 36%
challenging 24%
dark 20%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 28%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 44%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 40% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.82

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