The Aeronaut’s Windlass
Butcher, Jim
science fiction
space opera
past tense
third limited POV
~727 pp
high worldbuilding
A propulsive and dark science fiction. Expect rich worldbuilding, dense, literary prose, epic scope. Ends on an unresolved note. Contains notable violence.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 181,726 |
| Page count | ~727 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |