RakesfallRakesfall
What it's about
A standalone science fiction epic about two souls bound together until the end of time, from the author of The Saint of Bright Doors.
Why it's worth reading
It was a finalist for the Nebula Award.
You'll love it if you liked
Cloud Atlas
Babel
The Water OutlawsGood to know
It stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers9 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics24 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller13 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz51 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
- #305 of the 333 science fiction books we rank
- #455 of the 504 fantasy books we rank
- #455 of the 485 new books we rank
- #2849 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Epic
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Memoirs and biographiesTop 25 · 290 rankedQuick answers
Is Rakesfall worth reading?
Yes. It was a finalist for the Nebula Award. It ranks #2,849 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 56.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Rakesfall about?
A standalone science fiction epic about two souls bound together until the end of time, from the author of The Saint of Bright Doors.
How long does it take to read Rakesfall?
About 6 hours (238 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Rakesfall?
If you liked it, try Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell, Babel by R. F. Kuang or The Water Outlaws by S. L. Huang.