Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler

Light from Other Stars

Erika Swyler

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

From the author of national best seller The Book of Speculation, a poignant, fantastical novel about the electric combination of ambition and wonder that keeps us reaching toward the heavens. Eleven-year-old Nedda Papas is obsessed with becoming a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 478 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
adventurous 64%
reflective 54%
hopeful 45%
mysterious 43%
sad 36%
challenging 28%
inspiring 21%
dark 19%
tense 15%
informative 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 47%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 23% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.95

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