The Vital Abyss by James S.A. Corey

The Vital Abyss

The Expanse #5.5

James S.A. Corey

75 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark slow-paced

Description

Somewhere in the vast expanse of space, a group of prisoners lives in permanent captivity.The only company they have is each other and the Belters who guard them. The only stories they know are the triumphs and crimes that brought them there. The ...

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Moods

dark 92%
tense 40%
mysterious 33%
reflective 31%
challenging 19%
sad 17%
adventurous 14%
informative 10%
emotional 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 29%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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