The Engines of God by Jack McDevitt

The Engines of God

The Academy #1

Jack McDevitt

419 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Two hundred years ago, humans made a stunning discovery in the far reaches of the solar system: a huge statue of an alien creature, with an inscription that defied all efforts at translation. Now, as faster-than-light drive opens the stars to expl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 475 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.62

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