Howling Dark by Christopher Ruocchio

Howling Dark

Sun Eater #2

Christopher Ruocchio

679 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Now in paperback, the second novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire.Hadrian Marlowe is lost.  For half a century, he has sea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 84%
mysterious 64%
tense 52%
reflective 40%
challenging 34%
emotional 32%
sad 22%
inspiring 10%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.28

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