A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge

A Deepness in the Sky

Zones of Thought #2

Vernor Vinge with Peter Larkin (Narrator)

28 hours, 19 minutes first pub 1999 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

After thousands of years searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds.The ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,015 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
tense 64%
dark 47%
challenging 35%
emotional 35%
hopeful 35%
mysterious 35%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 85% | Character: 7% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.29

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