Because of these developments the human race can accomplish immortality, and the book discusses the moral issues concerning immortality through a futuristic political landscape. This plot is interlaced with man making contact with alien species, and man's interaction with these species on a psychological level. The book has mostly short sentences, short paragraphs, short chapters, and lots of dialogue. The author's intent is to have you sympathize with the characters and their points of view. The background is detailed and affects the atmosphere.
Characterization focuses on one or a few male characters.
The characters are developed over time. There are memorable and important secondary characters. The book will leave you feeling content, at ease, peaceful. The book is fanciful, entertaining, emotional, playful. The ending wraps everything up.