Orphans of the Sky by Robert A. Heinlein

Orphans of the Sky

Future History or Heinlein Timeline #23

Robert A. Heinlein

224 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced
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A fix-up consisting of the novelette "Universe" (1941) and the novella "Common Sense" (1941). First published in 1963.Hugh had been taught that, according to the ancient sacred writings, the Ship was on a voyage to faraway Centaurus. But he also u...

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Community Reviews

3.42
based on 679 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 86%

tense: 39%

mysterious: 26%

dark: 21%

reflective: 21%

challenging: 17%

hopeful: 8%

emotional: 4%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 4%

sad: 4%

Pace

53% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

79% of readers chose Plot
16% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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