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Absolution Gap (Revelation Space, #3)

Alastair Reynolds
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Absolution Gap (Revelation Space, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Alastair Reynolds

Absolution Gap (Revelation Space, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

756

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Hela • Far Future

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Absolution Gap by Alastair Reynolds is the concluding volume of the Revelation Space series. It continues the saga of diverse characters navigating a complex future where the survival of humanity is threatened by mysterious alien entities. Focused on deep space exploration and uncovering profound cosmic secrets, the narrative spans vast distances and intricate relationships.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

27,252 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alastair Reynolds' Absolution Gap captivates with complex world-building and compelling narratives, characteristic of his Revelation Space series. Reviewers praise its imaginative scope and intricate plot, but some find the pacing uneven and resolution unsatisfactory. Despite occasional flaws, it remains a thought-provoking and immersive science fiction read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Absolution Gap (Revelation Space, #3)?

Fans of intricate space opera and hard science fiction, who enjoyed Hyperion by Dan Simmons or Dune by Frank Herbert, will relish Absolution Gap by Alastair Reynolds. These readers appreciate deep world-building, complex narratives, and philosophical themes woven into high-stakes interstellar adventures.

4.2

27,252 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

756

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Hela • Far Future

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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