Star Maker by Olaf Stapledon

Star Maker

Olaf Stapledon

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

272 pages | first published 1937

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ONE night when I had tasted bitterness I went out on to the hill. Dark heather checked my feet. Below marched the suburban lamps. Windows, their curtains drawn, were shut eyes, inwardly watching the lives of dreams. Beyond the sea's level darkness...
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Summary of 311 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
challenging 55%
inspiring 50%
adventurous 44%
mysterious 27%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 53% | A mix: 15% | Character: 15% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 29% | N/A: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.8

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