Providence by Max Barry

Providence

Max Barry

442 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous medium-paced

Description

The video changed everything. Before that, we could believe that we were safe. . . . Afterward, we knew better. Seven years after first contact, Providence Five launches. It’s an enormous and deadly warship, built to protect humanity from its g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 613 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
tense 69%
dark 58%
mysterious 42%
emotional 24%
reflective 23%
sad 12%
challenging 11%
funny 10%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 28% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 32% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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