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774 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812536355
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 January 2000
Description
After thousands of years searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds.The ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,598 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
dark 46%
challenging 42%
mysterious 35%
emotional 28%
reflective 28%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 13%
sad 6%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 26% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Slavery, Toxic relationshipModerate
Rape, Xenophobia, GaslightingMinor
Sexual content, Torture774 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812536355
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 January 2000
Description
After thousands of years searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds.The ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,598 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
dark 46%
challenging 42%
mysterious 35%
emotional 28%
reflective 28%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 13%
sad 6%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 26% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Slavery, Toxic relationshipModerate
Rape, Xenophobia, GaslightingMinor
Sexual content, Torture