The Centauri Device by M. John Harrison

The Centauri Device

M. John Harrison

212 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

John Truck is the last traceable genetic descendant of the wiped-out Centauri race and the only person who can make contact with the Centauri Device, a mystery bomb left by the Centaurans.

Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

2.95

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