The Dispatcher by John Scalzi

The Dispatcher

The Dispatcher #1

John Scalzi

130 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

One day, not long from now, it becomes almost impossible to murder anyone—999 times out of a thousand, anyone who is intentionally killed comes back. How? We don't know. But it changes everything: war, crime, daily life. Tony Valdez is a Dispat...

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Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 60%
adventurous 45%
tense 34%
funny 11%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
emotional 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 18%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 18% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.91

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