Sperling by Mary Doria Russell

Sperling

The Sparrow #1

Mary Doria Russell

663 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Wie sonst nur Ursula K. Le Guin gelingt es Mary Doria Russell, die Exotik fremder Welten mit einer Reise in das Innerste des Menschen zu verbinden. Höchste Zeit also, das Buch – mit einem exklusiven Vorwort und neuem, umfangreichem Anhang – einer ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,574 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
emotional 65%
reflective 61%
challenging 59%
sad 53%
adventurous 51%
tense 30%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 12%
funny 10%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 42%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 29% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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