#186 in Science fiction
Shards of Earth
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About the book
Eighty years ago, Earth was destroyed by an alien 'Architect'. Some escaped, but millions more died. So to protect its colonies, humanity shaped the minds of Idris and others into weapons and sent them into battle. But the Architects disappeared, and heroes like Idris were forgotten. However, he's glad of it. This particular living weapon would rather retire to a shabby salvage vessel then be anyone's ammunition. Then this small ship makes a huge discovery.
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Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.1 across 476 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 76% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.3 | 8 | 2% |
| Hardcover | 8.1 | 468 | 98% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Great read, as I'm coming to expect from Adrian Tchaikovsky. He's taken some of the key aspects of cosmic horror and put it in a cool futuristic sci-fi setting. Really well developed characters, but I wanted to hear more about the worlds and societies featured. Excited for the next one!”
“Fantastic, complex and rich with a pace that doesn't stop. I can't wait for the next book.”
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