A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge

A Deepness in the Sky

Zones of Thought #2

Vernor Vinge

775 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

After thousands of years searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds.The ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 972 reviews

Moods

tense 78%
adventurous 64%
dark 50%
mysterious 35%
emotional 28%
hopeful 28%
challenging 21%
reflective 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 81% | Character: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.31

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