192 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575077324
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
Publication date: 01 February 2006
Description
Fifty men and women set out in the twenty-third century from Earth aboard an interstellar craft to travel to a planet some thirty light-years away. The ship will approach the speed of light and so (as Einstein predicted) subjective time on board w...
Community Reviews Summary of 633 reviews
Moods
tense 42%
challenging 39%
hopeful 39%
emotional 30%
informative 27%
reflective 24%
dark 18%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 38% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, Sexism
192 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575077324
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
Publication date: 01 February 2006
Description
Fifty men and women set out in the twenty-third century from Earth aboard an interstellar craft to travel to a planet some thirty light-years away. The ship will approach the speed of light and so (as Einstein predicted) subjective time on board w...
Community Reviews Summary of 633 reviews
Moods
tense 42%
challenging 39%
hopeful 39%
emotional 30%
informative 27%
reflective 24%
dark 18%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 38% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, Sexism