The Adversary by Julian May

640 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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Until the arrival of Aiken Drum, the 100,000 humans who had fled backward in time to Pliocene exile on Earth knew little but slavery to the Tanu, the humanoid aliens who came from another galaxy. But King Aiken's rule is precarious, for the Tanu's...

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Community Reviews Summary of 244 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

3.97

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