fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

352 pages | first published 1970

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The artefact is a circular ribbon of matter six hundred million miles long and ninety million miles in radius. Pierson's puppeteers, the aliens who discovered it, are understandably wary of encountering the builders of such an immense structure an...
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Summary of 3166 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 32%
challenging 20%
funny 18%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 14%
informative 13%
tense 10%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 6%
sad 4%
emotional 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 30%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 41% | Character: 1% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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