Aliens by Alan Dean Foster

247 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction adventurous challenging tense medium-paced

Description

Having survived one encounter with an alien, Ripley is persuaded to return to the planet where her crew found the alien ship. A colony has been established there, but suddenly all contact with the settlers has been lost. Accompanied by marines, Ri...

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Moods

tense 100%
adventurous 83%
dark 83%
emotional 33%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.77

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