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The Reality Dysfunction (Night’s Dawn, #1)

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Science Fiction Fiction Fantasy Horror

by Peter F. Hamilton

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4.14 (22.5K ratings)
calendar_today 1996
description 1,223 pages

The Reality Dysfunction by Peter F. Hamilton holds a highly rated rating of 4.14 out of 5, based on 22.5K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 1,223 pages.

About The Reality Dysfunction

In AD 2600 the human race is finally beginning to realize its full potential. Hundreds of colonized planets scattered across the galaxy host a multitude of prosperous and wildly diverse cultures. Genetic engineering has pushed evolution far beyond nature's boundaries, defeating disease and producing extraordinary spaceborn creatures. Huge fleets of sentient trader starships thrive on the wealth created by the industrialization of entire star systems. And throughout inhabited space the Confederation Navy keeps the peace. A true golden age is within our grasp.But now something has gone catastrophically wrong. On a primitive colony planet a renegade criminal's chance encounter with an utterly alien entity unleashes the most primal of all our fears. An extinct race which inhabited the galaxy aeons ago called it "The Reality Dysfunction." It is the nightmare which has prowled beside us since the beginning of history.

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Author Peter F. Hamilton
Published 1996
Pages 1,223
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Horror
Average Rating 4.14 / 5.00
Total Ratings 22,492

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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22.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.14, The Reality Dysfunction is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Reality Dysfunction?

The Reality Dysfunction is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Reality Dysfunction worth reading?

Based on 22.5K reader ratings, The Reality Dysfunction has an average score of 4.14 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Reality Dysfunction?

The Reality Dysfunction has 1,223 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote The Reality Dysfunction?

The Reality Dysfunction was written by Peter F. Hamilton. It was first published in 1996.

What is the ISBN for The Reality Dysfunction?

The ISBN-13 for The Reality Dysfunction is 9780330340330.0.

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