Light by M. John Harrison

320 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Description

On the barren surface of an asteroid, located deep in the galaxy beneath the unbearable light of the Kefahuchi Tract, lie three objects: an abandoned spacecraft, a pair of bone dice covered with strange symbols, and a human skeleton. What they are...

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Community Reviews Summary of 535 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
challenging 75%
adventurous 68%
dark 62%
reflective 24%
emotional 20%
funny 13%
tense 13%
sad 10%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 23%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 24% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.5

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