The Snow Queen by Joan D. Vinge

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen Cycle #1

Joan D. Vinge

448 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

This reissue of a modern classic of science fiction, the Hugo and Locus Award-winning and Nebula-nominated The Snow Queen, marks the first time the book has been reprinted in fifteen years.The imperious Winter colonists have ruled the planet Tiama...

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Community Reviews Summary of 694 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
emotional 43%
hopeful 43%
mysterious 37%
dark 31%
reflective 31%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 6%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 31%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

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3.76

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