The Red Scholar's Wake by Aliette de Bodard

The Red Scholar's Wake

The Universe of Xuya

Aliette de Bodard

9 hours, 48 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction lgbtqia+ romance science fiction adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

Xich Si: bot maker, data analyst, mother, scavenger. But those days are over now-her ship has just been captured by the Red Banner pirate fleet, famous for their double-dealing and cruelty. Xich Si expects to be tortured to death-only for the pira...

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Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 61%
tense 27%
hopeful 25%
challenging 16%
mysterious 15%
reflective 15%
sad 14%
inspiring 10%
dark 8%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 25%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 28% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.35

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