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Vernor Vinge
608 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312856830
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After thousands of years searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds.The ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,233 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
dark 50%
challenging 42%
emotional 39%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 35%
reflective 25%
inspiring 14%
sad 10%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 16% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Toxic relationship, WarModerate
Xenophobia, GaslightingMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Torture—
Vernor Vinge
608 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312856830
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After thousands of years searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds.The ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,233 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
dark 50%
challenging 42%
emotional 39%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 35%
reflective 25%
inspiring 14%
sad 10%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 16% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Toxic relationship, WarModerate
Xenophobia, GaslightingMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Torture