The Cruel Stars by John Birmingham

496 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced
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They thought the Sturm were dead. They were wrong. Centuries after their defeat, the enemy has returned with an overwhelming attack on the fringes of human space. On the brink of annihilation, humankind's only hope is a few brave souls who survive...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 429 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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