The Children Star by Joan Slonczewski

The Children Star

Elysium Cycle #3

Joan Slonczewski

352 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

The ruthless plans of Proteus Unlimited, a powerful and greedy corporation, to terraform the planet of Prokaryon threaten to destroy any native intelligence alien life as well as the lives of a colony of orphans who make Prokaryon their home.

Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
challenging 66%
reflective 66%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.66

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