Starfish by Peter Watts

384 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging dark slow-paced

Description

A huge international corporation has developed a facility along the Juan de Fuca Ridge at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean to exploit geothermal power. They send a bio-engineered crew--people who have been altered to withstand the pressure and brea...

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Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 69%
challenging 47%
tense 39%
adventurous 34%
reflective 26%
informative 21%
emotional 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 39%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 47% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 47%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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