128 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473205789
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 26 March 2015
Description
When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters. Desperation causes the Athsheans,...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,625 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
challenging 42%
sad 40%
emotional 31%
adventurous 28%
tense 28%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 8%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 23% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Violence, Slavery, XenophobiaModerate
Rape, Racism, Death128 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473205789
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 26 March 2015
Description
When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters. Desperation causes the Athsheans,...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,625 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
challenging 42%
sad 40%
emotional 31%
adventurous 28%
tense 28%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 8%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 23% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Slavery, XenophobiaModerate
Rape, Racism, Death