384 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786694690
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus GB
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'Cixin Liu is the author of your next favourite sci-fi novel' WIRED . On his fourteenth birthday, right before his eyes, Chen's parents are incinerated by a blast of ball lightning. Striving to make sense of this bizarre tragedy, he dedicates his ...
Community Reviews Summary of 709 reviews
Moods
challenging 43%
adventurous 41%
dark 33%
informative 30%
tense 26%
reflective 25%
emotional 11%
inspiring 10%
sad 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 39% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, Animal crueltyModerate
War, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts
384 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786694690
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus GB
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'Cixin Liu is the author of your next favourite sci-fi novel' WIRED . On his fourteenth birthday, right before his eyes, Chen's parents are incinerated by a blast of ball lightning. Striving to make sense of this bizarre tragedy, he dedicates his ...
Community Reviews Summary of 709 reviews
Moods
challenging 43%
adventurous 41%
dark 33%
informative 30%
tense 26%
reflective 25%
emotional 11%
inspiring 10%
sad 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 39% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, Animal crueltyModerate
War, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts