Science fiction · Space opera
Pandora's Star
In the twenty-fourth century, humans use wormholes to settle hundreds of worlds. When a star seems to vanish, a mission to investigate it releases a menace and sets off a crisis for the Commonwealth.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2004
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 1156
- Format
- Book 1 of 2 in Commonwealth Saga
Read this if you like long, multi-character space opera with large casts and big-scale tension.
Skip this if you want a short, focused story or dislike books that end on a cliffhanger.
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Quick answers about Pandora's Star
- What is Pandora's Star about?
- In the twenty-fourth century, humans use wormholes to settle hundreds of worlds. When a star seems to vanish, a mission to investigate it releases a menace and sets off a crisis for the Commonwealth.
- Who should read Pandora's Star?
- Read it if you like long, multi-character space opera with large casts and big-scale tension. Skip it if you want a short, focused story or dislike books that end on a cliffhanger.
- How long and how fast is Pandora's Star?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 1156 pages, first published in 2004.
- Does Pandora's Star have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Genocide.
- Can I borrow Pandora's Star for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Pandora's Star; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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