fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced

676 pages | first published 2002

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One hundred and ten centuries from now, humanity has spread across space. And all-powerful machines rule the humans who were once their masters.It began in the Time of Tyrants, when ambitious men and women used high-powered computers to seize cont...
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Summary of 600 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
hopeful 46%
dark 30%
challenging 23%
inspiring 15%
reflective 15%
emotional 7%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 36% | A mix: 27% | Character: 27% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.32

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