316 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765309402
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
John Perry did two things on his 75th birthday. First he visited his wife's grave. Then he joined the army.The good news is that humanity finally made it into interstellar space. The bad news is that planets fit to live on are scarce-- and alien r...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,230 reviews
Moods
funny 59%
dark 21%
lighthearted 19%
tense 19%
emotional 15%
reflective 12%
mysterious 9%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 32% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Sexual content, Gun violence, Medical contentMinor
Cancer, Infertility, Infidelity316 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765309402
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
John Perry did two things on his 75th birthday. First he visited his wife's grave. Then he joined the army.The good news is that humanity finally made it into interstellar space. The bad news is that planets fit to live on are scarce-- and alien r...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,230 reviews
Moods
funny 59%
dark 21%
lighthearted 19%
tense 19%
emotional 15%
reflective 12%
mysterious 9%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 32% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, ViolenceModerate
Sexual content, Gun violence, Medical contentMinor
Cancer, Infertility, Infidelity