Ethan of Athos by Bujold

Ethan of Athos

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #3

Bujold

256 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

Our hero is a quiet, upstanding citizen of Athos, an obstetrician in a world in which reproduction is carried out entirely via uterine replicator, without the aid of living women. He faces a problem: the 200-year-old cultures are not providing egg...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
funny 47%
lighthearted 41%
mysterious 35%
tense 20%
hopeful 11%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
dark 2%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 44%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 27% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.67

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