The Clockwork Rocket by Greg Egan

The Clockwork Rocket

Orthogonal

Greg Egan

512 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction science science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

In Yalda's universe, light has no universal speed and its creation generates energy. On Yalda's world, plants make food by emitting their own light into the dark night sky. As a child, Yalda witnesses one of a series of strange meteors, the Hurtle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
adventurous 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.55

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