BioShock: Rapture by John Shirley

BioShock: Rapture

John Shirley

444 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction video games adventurous slow-paced

Description

It's the end of World War II. FDR's New Deal has redefined American politics. Taxes are at an all-time high. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has brought a fear of total annihilation. The rise of secret government agencies and sanctions on bu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
adventurous 50%
tense 44%
mysterious 42%
challenging 18%
emotional 18%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 40% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 30% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.84

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