Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Ableism, MisogynyModerate
Racism, Sexual content, XenophobiaMinor
Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 6871 reviews
Moods
adventurous 53%
challenging 49%
mysterious 25%
emotional 19%
funny 19%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 15%
dark 13%
informative 12%
tense 10%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
528 pages | first published 1961
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ISBN/UID: 9780143111627
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 25 October 2016
Description
A human raised on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith has just arrived on planet Earth. Among his people for the first time, he struggles to understand the social mores and prejudices of human nature that are so alien to him, while his own "psi" powers...Book Information
528 pages | first published 1961
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ISBN/UID: 9780143111627
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 25 October 2016
Description
A human raised on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith has just arrived on planet Earth. Among his people for the first time, he struggles to understand the social mores and prejudices of human nature that are so alien to him, while his own "psi" powers...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Ableism, MisogynyModerate
Racism, Sexual content, XenophobiaMinor
Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 6871 reviews
Moods
adventurous 53%
challenging 49%
mysterious 25%
emotional 19%
funny 19%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 15%
dark 13%
informative 12%
tense 10%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating