The Clockwork Rocket by Greg Egan

The Clockwork Rocket

Orthogonal #1

Greg Egan

512 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

In Yalda's universe, light has no universal speed and its creation generates energy.On Yalda's world, plants make food by emitting their own light into the dark night sky.As a child Yalda witnesses one of a series of strange meteors, the Hurtlers,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 66%
informative 66%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.55

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