fiction horror science fiction thriller challenging fast-paced

missing duration info | first published 1987

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"Ingenious and beguiling."--Time"Crichton keeps us guessing at every turn in his best work since The Andromeda Strain."--Los Angeles Times"Sphere may be Crichton's best novel, but even if it ranked only second or third, it would be a must for susp...
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Summary of 4702 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
mysterious 74%
tense 69%
dark 50%
challenging 21%
reflective 18%
informative 10%
emotional 9%
funny 3%
sad 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 31%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 39% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.69

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