Nightfall by Isaac Asimov, Robert Silverberg

Nightfall

Isaac Asimov, Robert Silverberg

339 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

Imagine living on a planet with six suns that never experiences Darkness. Imagine never having seen the Stars. Then, one by one your suns start to set, gradually leading you into Darkness for the first time ever. Image the terror of such a Nightfa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 970 reviews

Moods

tense 58%
reflective 51%
adventurous 48%
mysterious 44%
dark 41%
challenging 17%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 31%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 19% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.89

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