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Science Fiction · 1980 · R

The Snow Queen

by Joan D. Vinge

On a world of two suns, the Snow Queen's immortality comes at a terrible price.

For17+GenreScience FictionLength536 pagesRead time~14.5 hours

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Violence

A lot

Political violence, brutal treatment of political enemies, and some deaths

Language

Barely any

Clean literary science fiction prose

Sexual Content

Some

Some sexual content in the context of a royal court and romantic relationships

Substance Use

Some

References to recreational substances in a sci-fi setting

Emotional Intensity

A lot

Psychological manipulation, trauma, and the cost of political survival

What this book is about

Moon Dawntreader Summer seeks the technology behind the immortal Snow Queen on the planet Tiamat, where offworld technology and ancient sibyl mysticism collide in this Hugo Award-winning science fiction epic of political intrigue and personal sacrifice.

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Political violence and brutality

Psychological manipulation by powerful figures

Some sexual content in court settings

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