Redshirts by John Scalzi

Redshirts

John Scalzi

309 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

Ensign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union since the year 2456. It’s a prestige posting, and Andrew is thrilled all the more to be assigned to the ship’s Xenobiology labo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,007 reviews

Moods

funny 89%
adventurous 81%
lighthearted 51%
mysterious 23%
reflective 13%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
tense 7%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 32% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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