The Waiting Stars by Aliette de Bodard

17 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

To most people, it would be just that: a boring part of a long journey to be avoided–skipped over by Mind-ships as they cut through deep space, passed around at low speeds by Outsider ships while their passengers slept in their hibernation cradles.

Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.77

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