The Lady Astronaut of Mars by Mary Robinette Kowal

The Lady Astronaut of Mars

Lady Astronaut #4.5

Mary Robinette Kowal

33 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous slow-paced

Description

Thirty years ago, Elma York led the expedition that paved the way to life on Mars. For years she's been longing to go back up there, to once more explore the stars. But there are few opportunities for an aging astronaut, even the famous Lady Astro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 994 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
sad 51%
reflective 37%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 25%
hopeful 22%
challenging 2%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 40%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 13% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.23

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