Sphere by Michael Crichton

384 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced

Description

A group of American scientists are rushed to a huge vessel that has been discovered resting on the ocean floor in the middle of the South Pacific. What they find defies their imaginations and mocks their attempts at logical explanation. It is a sp...

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Moods

adventurous 79%
mysterious 78%
tense 70%
dark 49%
challenging 17%
reflective 16%
informative 9%
emotional 8%
funny 3%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 37%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 43% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.69

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