The Explorer by James Smythe

273 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller dark slow-paced

Description

When journalist Cormac Easton is selected to document the first mannedmission into deep space, he dreams of securing his place in history asone of humanity's great explorers.But in space, nothing goes according to plan.The crew wake from hyperslee...

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Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
tense 66%
mysterious 55%
adventurous 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.38

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