219 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780795307423
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Poul Anderson’s book Tau Zero stands out in the genre in large part because it does precisely the thing that one so rarely sees in science fiction: it takes a keen interest in the emotional lives of the characters in the novel, which the novel com...
Community Reviews Summary of 633 reviews
Moods
tense 42%
challenging 39%
hopeful 39%
emotional 30%
informative 27%
reflective 24%
dark 18%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 38% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Minor
Racism, Sexism219 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780795307423
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Poul Anderson’s book Tau Zero stands out in the genre in large part because it does precisely the thing that one so rarely sees in science fiction: it takes a keen interest in the emotional lives of the characters in the novel, which the novel com...
Community Reviews Summary of 633 reviews
Moods
tense 42%
challenging 39%
hopeful 39%
emotional 30%
informative 27%
reflective 24%
dark 18%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 38% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, Sexism