624 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575128811
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 24 January 2013
Description
Thousands of years hence, many races inhabit a universe where a mind’s potential is determined by its location in space – from superintelligent entities in the Transcend, to the limited minds of the Unthinking Depths, where only simple creatures a...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,665 reviews
Moods
challenging 47%
tense 47%
mysterious 42%
dark 18%
reflective 13%
emotional 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
funny 3%
sad 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 44% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Toxic relationship, Death of parentModerate
Torture, Violence, ColonisationMinor
Slavery, Suicide attempt
624 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575128811
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 24 January 2013
Description
Thousands of years hence, many races inhabit a universe where a mind’s potential is determined by its location in space – from superintelligent entities in the Transcend, to the limited minds of the Unthinking Depths, where only simple creatures a...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,665 reviews
Moods
challenging 47%
tense 47%
mysterious 42%
dark 18%
reflective 13%
emotional 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
funny 3%
sad 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 44% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Toxic relationship, Death of parentModerate
Torture, Violence, ColonisationMinor
Slavery, Suicide attempt