fiction mystery science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

544 pages | first published 2002

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Four hundred years from now mankind is strung out across a region of interstellar space inherited from an ancient civilization discovered on Mars. The colonies are linked together by the occasional sublight colony ship voyages and hyperspatial dat...
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Summary of 4492 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
adventurous 75%
mysterious 69%
tense 55%
challenging 13%
reflective 9%
funny 8%
sad 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 33%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 46% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 37% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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