Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan

546 pages first pub 2002 (editions) user-added

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In the twenty-fifth century, humankind has spread throughout the galaxy, monitored by the watchful eye of the U.N. While divisions in race, religion, and class still exist, advances in technology have redefined life itself. Now, assuming one can a...

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Moods

dark 85%
adventurous 71%
mysterious 66%
tense 59%
challenging 13%
reflective 10%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 31%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 43% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 36% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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