255 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345301031
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: 01 October 1983
Description
A high school senior wins a space suit in a soap jingle contest, takes a last walk wearing "Oscar" before cashing him in for college tuition, and suddenly finds himself on a space odyssey.
Community Reviews Summary of 958 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 58%
funny 50%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 8%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Average rating
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255 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345301031
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Publication date: 01 October 1983
Description
A high school senior wins a space suit in a soap jingle contest, takes a last walk wearing "Oscar" before cashing him in for college tuition, and suddenly finds himself on a space odyssey.
Community Reviews Summary of 958 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 58%
funny 50%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 8%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.