Antarctica by Kim Stanley Robinson

578 pages first pub 1997 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In the near future, Wade Norton has been sent to Antarctica by Senator Phil Chase to investigate rumors of environmental sabotage. He arrives on the frozen continent and immediately begins making contact with the various scientific and political f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
informative 62%
reflective 50%
challenging 37%
hopeful 25%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.8

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