Bioshock: Rapture by John Shirley

Bioshock: Rapture

John Shirley with Jeffrey Kafer (Narrator)

12 hours, 21 minutes • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction video games adventurous slow-paced

Description

It was the end of World War II. FDR's New Deal had redefined American politics. Taxes were at an all-time high. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had created a fear of total annihilation. The rise of secret government agencies and sanctions on...

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Community Reviews Summary of 700 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
tense 56%
adventurous 54%
mysterious 41%
challenging 20%
emotional 16%
sad 13%
reflective 7%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 30% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.87

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