The Cruel Stars by John Birmingham

528 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced
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In this epic sci-fi adventure for fans of The Expanse and Battlestar Galactica, five intrepid heroes must unite to save civilization after a long-dormant enemy awakens and strikes a devastating blow "This jarring, engrossing story of a species-wid...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 432 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 92%

tense: 47%

dark: 28%

funny: 28%

challenging: 16%

emotional: 11%

mysterious: 11%

lighthearted: 9%

sad: 2%


Pace

50% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

42% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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