The Shattered Skies by John Birmingham

The Shattered Skies

The Cruel Stars #2

John Birmingham

544 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark reflective medium-paced
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Space opera on an epic scale – as it should be. Part two of a violently energetic and energetically entertaining three-part mil-SF extravaganza.Centuries after they were defeated and exiled to Dark Space, the Sturm have returned. Disgusted by the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
funny 40%
tense 30%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Plot: 11% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.91

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