Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente

432 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Radiance is a decopunk pulp SF alt-history space opera mystery set in a Hollywood-and solar system-very different from our own, from Catherynne M. Valente, the phenomenal talent behind the New York Times bestselling The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,105 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
challenging 59%
reflective 48%
adventurous 46%
emotional 33%
dark 27%
sad 17%
inspiring 10%
tense 8%
funny 7%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 33%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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