Ethan D'athos by Lois McMaster Bujold

244 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

Dr. Ethan Urquhart is chief of biology at a District Reproduction Center. He delivers babies from uterine replicators. You see, on Athos there are no women. In fact, the planet is forbidden to them. Isolated from the galactic community by distance...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,128 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
funny 45%
lighthearted 37%
mysterious 35%
tense 18%
hopeful 10%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 45%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 32% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.67

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