The Many-Coloured Land by Julian May

The Many-Coloured Land

Saga of the Pliocene Exile #1

Julian May

576 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced
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When a one-way time tunnel to Earth's distant past, specifically six million B.C., was discovered by folks on the Galactic Milieu, every misfit for light-years around hurried to pass through it. Each sought his own brand of happiness. But none cou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 614 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 52%
dark 28%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
tense 14%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
emotional 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 22%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 40% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 11%

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3.77

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