Elysium Fire by Alastair Reynolds

423 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

Ten thousand city-state habitats orbit the planet Yellowstone, forming a near perfect democratic human paradise. But even utopia has a dark side. As members of the habitats start suddenly and randomly dying, a charismatic figure begins to sow insu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 353 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
tense 76%
adventurous 61%
dark 61%
challenging 23%
emotional 15%
reflective 15%
hopeful 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 23%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.89

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