The Android's Dream by John Scalzi

The Android's Dream

The Android's Dream #1

John Scalzi

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

A human diplomat creates an interstellar incident when he kills an alien diplomat in a most...unusual...way. To avoid war, Earth's government must find an equally unusual object: A type of sheep ("The Android's Dream"), used in the alien race's co...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
funny 90%
lighthearted 32%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 45%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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