Mission of Gravity by Hal Clement

Mission of Gravity

Mesklin #1

Hal Clement

174 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

Cover Artist: Ed EmshwillerMission of Gravity is an sf novel by Hal Clement. The title is a play on words, one meaning "the force which pulls" & the other being "extremely serious or important". It was serialized in Astounding Science Fiction,...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 100%
challenging 50%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

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3.62

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