The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar

The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain

Sofia Samatar

112 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced
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The story of carceral and academic institutionalized power set on a generation starship with a centuries-old caste system, written in the vein of Rivers Solomon and Ursula K. Le Guin.One is a RiverEveryone is a SeaThe boy was raised among the Chai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

challenging 70%
reflective 62%
hopeful 55%
emotional 44%
dark 40%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 11%
tense 11%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 39%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | Plot: 23% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 35% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

4.25

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