Hull Zero Three
Hull Zero Three
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Spaceship • Future
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Hull Zero Three by Greg Bear follows a person waking up on a mysterious and damaged spaceship with no memory of their identity or purpose. As the individual navigates through the hostile and puzzling environment, they encounter other survivors and piece together the ship's mission and their own role within it.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Challenging
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
7,171 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Greg Bear's Hull Zero Three combines intriguing mystery and intense atmosphere, drawing readers into an unknown world. Many praise its imaginative setting and suspenseful plot. However, some find the narrative complex and character development lacking. Overall, it's a thought-provoking sci-fi tale that may appeal more to fans of Bear's conceptual storytelling.
Who Should Read Hull Zero Three?
A reader who enjoys Hull Zero Three by Greg Bear likely favors thrilling science fiction with deep space exploration and mystery. Fans of Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama or Philip K. Dick's novels may appreciate the complex, thought-provoking narrative and immersive world-building found in Bear's work.
7,171 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Hull Zero Three is a part of the "Generation Ship" subgenre of science fiction, which focuses on massive spaceships on long voyages where the crew might live and die onboard before reaching their destination.
The novel's exploration of themes such as survival in unknown environments and the nature of identity is consistent with Greg Bear's reputation for blending hard science fiction with deep philosophical queries.
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Hull Zero Three was published in 2010 and showcases Bear's trademark style of involving complex scientific principles and detailed world-building.
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Novel • Fiction
Spaceship • Future
2010
Adult
18+ years
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