The Forge of God by Greg Bear

The Forge of God

Forge of God #1

Greg Bear

473 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

On July 26, Arthur Gordon learns that Europa, the sixth moon of Jupiter, has disappeared. Not hiding, not turned black, but gone. On September 28th, Edward Shaw, a geologist working in Death valley, finds a mysterious new cinder cone in very well-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 492 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
tense 66%
adventurous 55%
reflective 55%
dark 44%
sad 44%
challenging 22%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.66

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