A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge

A Deepness in the Sky

Zones of Thought #2

Vernor Vinge

576 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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After thousands of years of searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free, innovative traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavemen...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
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

slow 59%
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

4.28

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