384 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786694683
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A new standalone military SF adventure from the bestselling and award-winning author of The Three-Body Problem. When Chen’s parents are incinerated before his eyes by a blast of ball lightning, he devotes his life to cracking the secret of myst...
Community Reviews Summary of 702 reviews
Moods
challenging 43%
adventurous 39%
dark 32%
informative 27%
tense 27%
reflective 24%
emotional 10%
inspiring 8%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | A mix: 40% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, Animal crueltyModerate
War, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts384 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786694683
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A new standalone military SF adventure from the bestselling and award-winning author of The Three-Body Problem. When Chen’s parents are incinerated before his eyes by a blast of ball lightning, he devotes his life to cracking the secret of myst...
Community Reviews Summary of 702 reviews
Moods
challenging 43%
adventurous 39%
dark 32%
informative 27%
tense 27%
reflective 24%
emotional 10%
inspiring 8%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | A mix: 40% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, Animal crueltyModerate
War, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts