To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers

To Be Taught, If Fortunate

Becky Chambers

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction speculative fiction adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

153 pages | first published 2019

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At the turn of the twenty-second century, scientists make a breakthrough in human spaceflight. Through a revolutionary method known as somaforming, astronauts can survive in hostile environments off Earth using synthetic biological supplementation...
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Moods

adventurous 80%
reflective 68%
emotional 54%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 43%
informative 22%
challenging 16%
sad 13%
mysterious 10%
tense 9%
dark 6%
relaxing 6%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 29%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

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4.29

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