Redshirts by John Scalzi

Redshirts

John Scalzi

fiction science fiction adventurous funny medium-paced

320 pages | first published 2012

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Ensign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union since the year 2456. It’s a prestige posting, and Andrew is thrilled all the more to be assigned to the ship’s Xenobiology labo...
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Summary of 6281 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
adventurous 83%
lighthearted 49%
mysterious 22%
reflective 12%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
tense 8%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 33%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 32% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

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3.81

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