704 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553292459
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra Books
Publication date: 01 January 1997
Description
"A sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society."--Publishers Weekly.
"Uncommonly satisfying."--Locus
Community Reviews Summary of 1,119 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
tense 48%
inspiring 39%
dark 30%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 24%
reflective 18%
challenging 15%
sad 12%
funny 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 25% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Sexual content, SlaveryMinor
Sexism, Suicide, Violence
704 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553292459
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra Books
Publication date: 01 January 1997
Description
"A sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society."--Publishers Weekly.
"Uncommonly satisfying."--Locus
Community Reviews Summary of 1,119 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
tense 48%
inspiring 39%
dark 30%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 24%
reflective 18%
challenging 15%
sad 12%
funny 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 25% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Sexual content, SlaveryMinor
Sexism, Suicide, Violence