Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson

480 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

A major new novel from one of science fiction's most powerful voices, Aurora tells the incredible story of our first voyage beyond the solar system. Brilliantly imagined and beautifully told, it is the work of a writer at the height of his powers....

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Moods

adventurous 68%
reflective 59%
challenging 46%
informative 38%
emotional 33%
tense 29%
sad 25%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 7%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 32%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 36% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.73

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