The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal

The Spare Man

Mary Robinette Kowal

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Hugo, Locus, and Nebula-Award winner Mary Robinette Kowal blends her no-nonsense approach to life in space with her talent for creating glittering high-society in this stylish SF mystery, The Spare Man.Tesla Crane, one of the richest women in the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 452 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 72%
funny 36%
tense 31%
lighthearted 27%
emotional 10%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
challenging 3%
relaxing 3%
dark 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 34%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 42% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.98

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