Vagabonds by Hao Jingfang

Vagabonds

Hao Jingfang with Ken Liu (Translator)

Vagabonds

Hao Jingfang with Ken Liu (Translator)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

608 pages | first published 2012

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A century after the Martian war of independence, a group of kids are sent to Earth as delegates from Mars, but when they return home, they are caught between the two worlds, unable to reconcile the beauty and culture of Mars with their experiences...
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Summary of 287 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
adventurous 43%
challenging 43%
emotional 23%
hopeful 18%
tense 18%
sad 12%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
informative 7%
dark 4%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.54

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