Vagabonds by Hao Jingfang

Vagabonds

Hao Jingfang with Ken Liu (Translator)

400 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The first novel from the Hugo Award-winning author of 'Folding Beijing', translated by Ken Liu. Can the void between two worlds be bridged? AD2201. Just over a century ago, the Martian colonies declared their independence. After a brief confli...

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Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
challenging 43%
adventurous 42%
emotional 24%
hopeful 20%
tense 17%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
mysterious 10%
informative 6%
dark 4%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.54

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