The Children Star by Joan Slonczewski

The Children Star

Elysium Cycle #3

Joan Slonczewski

349 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction science science fiction adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

Only children can colonize the planet Prokaryon, genetically modified for a world whose chemistry kills unaltered adults. A colony of orphans struggle to survive, and find the planet hides strange secrets. ***** The Prokaryan landscape is ordered,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 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

3.81

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