Redshirts by John Scalzi

Redshirts

John Scalzi

7 hours, 41 minutes first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

Ensign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union since the year 2456. It's a prestige posting, and Andrew is even more thrilled to be assigned to the ship's xenobiology laborat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,630 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
adventurous 82%
lighthearted 52%
mysterious 23%
reflective 14%
emotional 13%
hopeful 12%
tense 8%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 34% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 34% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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