Vagabonds by Hao Jingfang

Vagabonds

Hao Jingfang with Ken Liu (Translator)

Vagabonds

Hao Jingfang with Ken Liu (Translator)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

640 pages | first published 2012

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In 2096, after Earth has successfully colonised Mars, a war of independence erupts and Mars breaks away from Earth's rule. Over the next century, two radically different societies develop, each regarding the other with mutual suspicion. Eventually...
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Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
adventurous 43%
challenging 43%
emotional 23%
hopeful 18%
tense 18%
sad 12%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
informative 7%
dark 4%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

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3.54

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