#62 in Science fiction
Pandora's Star
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Reading order · Commonwealth Saga
- Pandora's StarThis bookPandora's Star8.28.2 / 10
- Judas UnchainedJudas Unchained–Not ranked yet
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 501 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 73% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Science fiction average of 7.8. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.3 | 501 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“This gives Dickens a run for his money in the unnecessarily-long-descriptions department”
“Pandora's Star is one of the few books that I've heard glowing reviews about by people with similar interests only to read it and not enjoy it. What's funny is I think the story is amazing. Similar to “The Mote an God's Eye”, it focuses on a far flung star system. In this case, the system, and it's neighbor, are encased in a Dyson Sphere. Did they erect it, or did someone else? What distanced me from enjoying this book was my lack of ability to connect with the characters. It was much more situation focused than character or major plot focused, leading to discussions of things I had no interes…”
Frequently asked
What is Pandora's Star rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 501 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Pandora's Star worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 501 ratings, which puts it ahead of 69 % of the Science fiction shelf.
Where does Pandora's Star rank?
#62 in Science fiction on the current snapshot.
Which volume of the series is Pandora's Star?
Volume 1 of 2 in Commonwealth Saga. The full reading order is one tap away above.
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