The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal

The Spare Man

Mary Robinette Kowal

11 hours, 24 minutes • 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 429 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 71%
funny 37%
tense 31%
lighthearted 28%
emotional 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 3%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 34%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.98

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