Titan by John Varley

Titan

Gaea Trilogy #1

John Varley

309 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

It begins with humankind's exploration of a massive satellite orbiting Saturn. It culminates in a shocking discovery: the satellite is a giant alien being. Her name is Gaea. Her awesome interior is mind-boggling—because it is a mind. A mind that c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 275 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 50%
lighthearted 37%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 37%
fast 37%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.59

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