The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal

The Calculating Stars

Lady Astronaut #1

Mary Robinette Kowal with Mary Robinette Kowal (Narrator)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

11 hours, 41 minutes | first published 2018

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On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States, including Washington D.C. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last s...
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Summary of 4584 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
inspiring 61%
hopeful 51%
emotional 40%
informative 27%
challenging 18%
tense 18%
funny 14%
reflective 12%
lighthearted 5%
dark 4%
sad 4%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 18%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 19% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | 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: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.06

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