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Cover of Hell's Gate

Hell's Gate

David Weber;Linda Evans (2006)

SubgenreMilitary Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Doorstopper (600+))
SeriesHell's Gate / Multiverse #1
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.8
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

WarViolenceDeathGraphic ViolenceMass DeathPolitical Violence

Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyMysteryFriendship

Hero archetypes

Soldier / MarineCommander / Officer

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsSquad / TeamFirst Contact Crew

Tropes

Portal FantasyFirst ContactMilitary FantasyWarEmpireMultiple POVsAlternate WorldsPolitical IntrigueCultural ClashExploration

Themes

First ContactClash of CivilizationsWar and ConsequencesCultural MisunderstandingEmpire and ExpansionMilitary HonorDuty vs Morality

Synopsis

The vast Union of Arcana has expanded its wealth and power by laying claim to one uninhabited planet after another through the portals linking parallel universes, until they discover a new portal that leads to another human society, Sharona.

Tags

Military Science FictionPortal FantasyAlternate HistoryParallel Worlds