fiction horror science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced

270 pages | first published 1979

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Based on the screenplay by Dan O'Bannon. The crew of the spaceship Nostromo wake from cryogenic sleep to distress signals from an unknown planet. One is attacked when they investigate a derelict alien craft. Safely on their way back to Sol, none f...
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Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
tense 77%
adventurous 68%
mysterious 36%
challenging 9%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 31%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 15% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 27% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.67

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