Vagabonds by Hao Jingfang

Vagabonds

Hao Jingfang with Ken Liu (Translator)

646 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

AD 2201: Earth and the colonies of Mars attempt a reconciliation after a century-long Cold War. Can two mutually antagonistic cultures forget the past and embrace the future?

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Moods

reflective 87%
adventurous 41%
challenging 41%
emotional 27%
hopeful 20%
tense 16%
mysterious 12%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
informative 8%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.54

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