#113 in Science fiction
Light From Uncommon Stars
- 337
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
- Otherwise Award
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About the book
Light from Uncommon Stars is a science fiction and fantasy novel by American author and poet Ryka Aoki. The novel won the 2021 Otherwise Award, 2022 Alex Award, and 2022 Stonewall Book Award, and was nominated for multiple other awards.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.1 across 397 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 68% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Science fiction average of 7.8. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.1 | 397 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“CW: racism, xenophobia, transphobia, parental abuse, anxiety and panic attacks It's probably more of a 4.5. This is another book which wasn't at all on my radar but then I read some reviews and immediately felt like this was something I couldn't miss. And I was so right. The first thing I have to say is that this felt like something I've never read before. The way the author blends fantasy and sci-fi with raw humanity is masterful and I was left in awe. The writing in this book is exquisite, with every feeling that the author describes digging deep into our souls and leaving an indelible …”
Frequently asked
What is Light From Uncommon Stars rated?
8.0 out of 10, from 397 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Light From Uncommon Stars worth reading?
Readers give it 8.0/10 from 397 ratings, which puts it ahead of 44 % of the Science fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read Light From Uncommon Stars?
About 6 hours at an average reading pace — 337 pages.
Where does Light From Uncommon Stars rank?
#113 in Science fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is Light From Uncommon Stars?
It has 337 pages — shorter than 51% of the ranked books in Science fiction.
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