Redemption Ark by Alastair Reynolds

694 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Description

Late in the twenty-sixth century, the human race has advanced enough to accidentally trigger the Inhibitors - alien killing machines designed to detect intelligent life and destroy it. The only hope for humanity lies in the recovery of a secret ca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,539 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
tense 55%
mysterious 53%
dark 50%
challenging 41%
reflective 19%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 46%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 33% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 28%

Average rating

4.02

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