The Fated Sky by Mary Robinette Kowal

The Fated Sky

Lady Astronaut #2

Mary Robinette Kowal

448 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

One large step for humankind…It’s 1961, and the Earth’s gaze is turning to Mars. The Moon colony is well established, but tensions are rising on Earth—both from those who see themselves being left behind on a disaster-laden planet, and those who d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,367 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
emotional 62%
inspiring 47%
hopeful 45%
tense 35%
challenging 23%
informative 13%
reflective 13%
funny 12%
sad 11%
dark 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 25%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 23% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

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4.31

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