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Carl Sagan

431 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 3,608 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
adventurous 60%
inspiring 55%
hopeful 46%
informative 43%
mysterious 41%
challenging 36%
emotional 25%
tense 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 43%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 36% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.04

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