Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lois_Mc_Master_Bujold
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:none
not adapted |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Lois_Mc_Master_Bujold
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Hugo_Award_for_Best_Novel
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Rachael
gptkb:the_Barrayaran_military the exploration of identity the protagonist's journey the supporting cast the relationship dynamics the Barrayaran culture the Barrayarans the Quaddie children the Quaddie culture the Quaddie leaders the Quaddie society the Quaddies the antagonist's motivations |
| gptkbp:conflict |
human vs. alien
societal norms vs. individual rights |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Falling Free
|
| gptkbp:impact |
influenced later sci-fi works
inspired discussions on ethics in science |
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:space_opera
cyberpunk literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Bujold's interest in genetics
Bujold's interest in social structures |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0671578364
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Leo_Graf
|
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:family_and_community
adaptation to change freedom vs. control |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
384
|
| gptkbp:plot |
struggle for survival
ethical dilemmas of genetic manipulation exploration of a new society |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1988
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Baen_Books
|
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Bujold's_Vorkosigan_Saga
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Vorkosigan_Saga
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:spacecraft
the planet of the Quaddies the space station |
| gptkbp:style |
thought-provoking
character-driven humorous elements |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:TV_series
freedom genetic engineering |