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Redemption Ark (Revelation Space, #2)

Chris Moore, Alastair Reynolds
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Redemption Ark (Revelation Space, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Chris Moore, Alastair Reynolds

Redemption Ark (Revelation Space, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

694

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Galaxy • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Redemption Ark by Alastair Reynolds is a science fiction novel set in the distant future where humans face an alien race called the Inhibitors. The story follows several characters as they struggle with impending extinction and seek a way to counter the alien threat. Themes include survival, redemption, and the complexities of interstellar war.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

34,915 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Redemption Ark by Alastair Reynolds, featuring illustrative contributions from Chris Moore, delivers a riveting blend of hard science fiction and thrilling space opera. Praised for its expansive world-building and complex characters, it captivates readers with its intertwining plotlines. However, some critique its dense prose and occasionally slow pacing, which may deter those preferring faster narratives. Overall, it’s a must-read for fans of intricate and thought-provoking sci-fi.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Redemption Ark (Revelation Space, #2)?

Fans of intricate space operas, advanced technology, and complex narratives will relish Redemption Ark by Chris Moore and Alastair Reynolds. Readers who enjoy the expansive universes and rich storytelling of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series or Iain M. Banks's Culture novels will find this book particularly compelling.

4.3

34,915 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

694

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Galaxy • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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