Aurora Rising by Alastair Reynolds

512 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Tom Dreyfus is a Prefect, a policeman of sorts, and one of the best. His force is Panoply, and his beat is the multi-faceted utopian society of the Glitter Band, that vast swirl of space habitats orbiting the planet Yellowstone. These days, his jo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 653 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 79%
tense 50%
dark 45%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
funny 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 25%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 44% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

4.05

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