The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal

The Calculating Stars

Lady Astronaut #1

Mary Robinette Kowal

527 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

One woman. One mission. One chance to save the world.,It‘s 1952, and the world as we know it is gone. A meteorite has destroyed Washington DC, triggering extinction-level global warming.To save humanity, the world unites to form the International ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,698 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
inspiring 61%
hopeful 50%
emotional 41%
informative 27%
tense 18%
challenging 17%
funny 14%
reflective 14%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 17%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.05

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