336 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765391353
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 06 February 2018
Description
Human survival hinges on an bizarre alliance in Semiosis, a character driven science fiction novel of first contact by debut author Sue Burke. Colonists from Earth wanted the perfect home, but they’ll have to survive on the one they found. They do...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,500 reviews
Moods
reflective 40%
mysterious 38%
challenging 31%
tense 28%
hopeful 24%
dark 20%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
emotional 8%
sad 5%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 31% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 38% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 29% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, DeathModerate
Murder, Violence, Child death
336 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765391353
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 06 February 2018
Description
Human survival hinges on an bizarre alliance in Semiosis, a character driven science fiction novel of first contact by debut author Sue Burke. Colonists from Earth wanted the perfect home, but they’ll have to survive on the one they found. They do...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,500 reviews
Moods
reflective 40%
mysterious 38%
challenging 31%
tense 28%
hopeful 24%
dark 20%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
emotional 8%
sad 5%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 31% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 38% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 29% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, DeathModerate
Murder, Violence, Child death