The Shattered Skies by John Birmingham

The Shattered Skies

The Cruel Stars #2

John Birmingham

480 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Space opera on an epic scale – as it should be. Part two of a violently energetic and energetically entertaining three-part mil-SF extravaganza.Centuries after they were defeated and exiled to Dark Space, the Sturm have returned. Disgusted by the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
funny 37%
tense 37%
inspiring 25%
emotional 12%
mysterious 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 85% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.94

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