The Abyss Beyond Dreams by Peter F. Hamilton

640 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

The year is 3326. Nigel Sheldon, one of the founders of the Commonwealth, receives a visit from the Raiel—self-appointed guardians of the Void, the enigmatic construct at the core of the galaxy that threatens the existence of all that lives. The R...

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Community Reviews Summary of 473 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
mysterious 70%
funny 40%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
dark 20%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

4.06

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