The Abyss Beyond Dreams by Peter F. Hamilton

688 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

The year is 3326. Nigel Sheldon, one of the founders of the Commonwealth, receives a visit from the Raiel - self-appointed guardians of the Void, the enigmatic construct at the core of the galaxy that threatens the existence of all that lives. The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
mysterious 72%
funny 36%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
tense 27%
emotional 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.06

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