fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

336 pages | first published 1982

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When 2001: A Space Odyssey first shocked, amazed, and delighted millions in the late 1960s, the novel was quickly recognized as a classic. Since then, its fame has grown steadily among the multitudes who have read the novel or seen the film based ...
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Summary of 1408 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 77%
tense 29%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
dark 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 45%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.79

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