BioShock: Rapture by John Shirley

BioShock: Rapture

John Shirley

432 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction video games adventurous slow-paced

Description

It's the end of World War II. FDR's New Deal has redefined American politics. Taxes are at an all-time high. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has brought a fear of total annihilation. The rise of secret government agencies and sanctions on bu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 707 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
tense 55%
adventurous 53%
mysterious 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 16%
sad 14%
reflective 9%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 36%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 29% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 21% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 29% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.87

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