fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

224 pages | first published 1976

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An all-powerful ruler's son vies for control over the human race in this brilliant conclusion to the Patternist saga, from the critically acclaimed author of Parable of the Sower.In the far future, the human race is divided into two groups strivin...
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Summary of 885 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
dark 58%
tense 58%
challenging 34%
mysterious 19%
reflective 19%
emotional 17%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 41%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 24% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.88

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