The Puppet Masters by Robert A. Heinlein

The Puppet Masters

Robert A. Heinlein

416 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

First came the news that a flying saucer had landed in Iowa. Then came the announcement that the whole thing was a hoax. End of story. Case closed.Except that two agents of the most secret intelligence agency in the U.S. government were on the sce...

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Moods

adventurous 76%
tense 53%
dark 38%
mysterious 38%
funny 23%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 40%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 45%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.59

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