The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal

The Calculating Stars

Lady Astronaut #1

Mary Robinette Kowal

377 pages first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction historical science fiction adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Description

On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States, including Washington D.C. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,508 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
inspiring 60%
hopeful 50%
emotional 41%
informative 28%
tense 18%
challenging 17%
funny 13%
reflective 13%
lighthearted 6%
dark 4%
sad 4%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 18%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 21% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.04

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