The Star Rover by Jack London, Lorenzo Carcaterra

266 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

The Star Rover, in the UK published as The Jacket, is a collection of short stories revolves around the concept of reincarnation. It tells the story of San Quentin death-row inmate Darrell Standing, who escapes the horror of prison life —and long ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 204 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
adventurous 75%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
inspiring 41%
challenging 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%
funny 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Average rating

4.04

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