Spin by Robert Charles Wilson

368 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

One night in October when he was ten years old, Tyler Dupree stood in his backyard and watched the stars go out. They all flared into brilliance at once, then disappeared, replaced by a flat, empty black barrier. He and his best friends, Jason and...

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Moods

mysterious 62%
adventurous 55%
reflective 50%
emotional 31%
dark 27%
challenging 24%
tense 24%
hopeful 17%
sad 12%
informative 11%
inspiring 10%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 38%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 23% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.96

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