955 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 26 January 1996
Description
In AD 2600 the human race is finally beginning to realize its full potential. Hundreds of colonized planets scattered across the galaxy host a multitude of prosperous and wildly diverse cultures. Genetic engineering has pushed evolution far beyond...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,244 reviews
Moods
adventurous 73%
mysterious 61%
challenging 34%
tense 23%
sad 11%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 18%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 38% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Child death, Drug abuse, Drug useMinor
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Religious bigotry
955 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 26 January 1996
Description
In AD 2600 the human race is finally beginning to realize its full potential. Hundreds of colonized planets scattered across the galaxy host a multitude of prosperous and wildly diverse cultures. Genetic engineering has pushed evolution far beyond...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,244 reviews
Moods
adventurous 73%
mysterious 61%
challenging 34%
tense 23%
sad 11%
emotional 3%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 18%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 42%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 38% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Child death, Drug abuse, Drug useMinor
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Religious bigotry