Warchild by Karin Lowachee

464 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Karin Lowachee's debut novel is the engrossing story of a young boy's coming of age amid interstellar war, a riveting saga in the tradition of Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game. The merchant ship Mukudori encompasses the whole of eight-year-old Jos...

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Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews

Moods

tense 85%
adventurous 57%
dark 57%
emotional 57%
challenging 42%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.1

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