Trouble on Triton: An Ambiguous Heterotopia by Samuel R. Delany

Trouble on Triton: An Ambiguous Heterotopia

Samuel R. Delany

326 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In a story as exciting as any science fiction adventure written, Samuel R. Delany's 1976 SF novel, originally published as Triton, takes us on a tour of a utopian society at war with . . . our own Earth High wit in this future comedy of manners al...

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Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

challenging 83%
reflective 62%
funny 29%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
tense 20%
dark 16%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 45%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 38% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.65

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