Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson

512 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

A major new novel from one of science fiction's most powerful voices, Aurora tells the incredible story of our first voyage beyond the solar system. Brilliantly imagined and beautifully told, it is the work of a writer at the height of his powers...

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Moods

adventurous 66%
reflective 56%
challenging 45%
informative 37%
emotional 33%
tense 27%
sad 22%
dark 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 6%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 30%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 40% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.73

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