Rite of Passage
Rite of Passage
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1968
Book Brief
254
Novel • Fiction
Spaceship • Future
1968
Adult
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Rite of Passage by Alexei Panshin is a science fiction novel set in 2148, a century after the destruction of Earth, focusing on Mia Havero's coming-of-age journey. The story follows Mia as she prepares for and undergoes the Trial, a survival test on a harsh colony planet essential for becoming a productive citizen in her spaceship-dwelling society.
Contemplative
Challenging
Mysterious
Melancholic
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
3,636 ratings
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Review Roundup
Rite of Passage by Alexei Panshin garners praise for its compelling coming-of-age narrative set in a richly imagined future. Reviewers commend the novel’s exploration of moral and social themes. However, some criticize the pacing and character development. Overall, the book is lauded for its thought-provoking content and engaging storyline.
Who Should Read Rite of Passage?
Fans of Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card or The Giver by Lois Lowry will relish Alexei Panshin's Rite of Passage. Ideal for readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories set in sci-fi settings, it explores themes of societal norms, survival, and personal growth in a thought-provoking and engaging narrative.
3,636 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
254
Novel • Fiction
Spaceship • Future
1968
Adult
14-18 years
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