Neptune's BroodNeptune's Brood
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What it's about
Stalked across the galaxy by an assassin, post-human Krina Alzon-114 journeys to the water world Shin-Tethys in search of her sister.
Why it's worth reading
It was a finalist for the Hugo Award.
You'll love it if you liked
Accelerando
Glasshouse
A Fire Upon the DeepGood to know
It's far-future science fiction.
By the numbers
- Readers26 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics25 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller10 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz2 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #293 of the 333 science fiction books we rank
- #439 of the 504 fantasy books we rank
- #1478 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2775 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Is Neptune's Brood worth reading?
Yes. It was a finalist for the Hugo Award. It ranks #2,775 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 57.3 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Neptune's Brood about?
Stalked across the galaxy by an assassin, post-human Krina Alzon-114 journeys to the water world Shin-Tethys in search of her sister.
How long does it take to read Neptune's Brood?
About 9 hours (362 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Neptune's Brood?
If you liked it, try Accelerando by Charles Stross, Glasshouse by Charles Stross or A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge.