The Colonel by Peter Watts

The Colonel

Firefall #1.5

Peter Watts

29 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction short stories challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

From the author of Blindsight comes Peter Watts's sci-fi adventure story "The Colonel," an action-packed Tor.com OriginalColonel Keaton is in trouble. His wife has retreated into a virtual heaven and his son remains missing after joining an extras...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

challenging 60%
mysterious 60%
adventurous 40%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.72

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