The Speed of Dark
by Elizabeth Moon
Taste attributes: science fictiondramapsychologicalfresh & originalheavyimaginarysimplelinearenclosedemotive & stirringempowerment/personal growthsocial commentaryself destruction/implosion
Boxlist takeExpect a small-scale, original science-fiction novel, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: very confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.8 / 5
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About This Book
In the near future, disease will be a condition of the past. Most genetic defects will be removed at birth; the remaining during infancy. Unfortunately, there will be a generation left behind. For members of that missed generation, small advances will be made. Through various programs, they will be taught to get along in the world despite their differences.
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- Author
- Elizabeth Moon
- Published
- 2002
- Pages
- 369
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