The Forge of God by Greg Bear

The Forge of God

Forge of God #1

Greg Bear

336 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

On July 26, Arthur Gordon learns that Europa, the sixth moon of Jupiter, has disappeared. Not hiding, not turned black, but gone. On September 28th, Edward Shaw, a geologist working in Death valley, finds a mysterious new cinder cone in very well-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 491 reviews

Moods

mysterious 62%
reflective 62%
tense 62%
adventurous 50%
sad 50%
dark 37%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.65

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