A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge

A Deepness in the Sky

Zones of Thought #2

Vernor Vinge

775 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

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

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Moods

adventurous 81%
tense 61%
dark 47%
challenging 43%
mysterious 36%
emotional 29%
reflective 29%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 13%
sad 6%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 30%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 24% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.28

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