Arabella of Mars by David D. Levine

416 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Since Newton witnessed a bubble rising from his bathtub, mankind has sought the stars. When William III of England commissioned Capt. William Kidd to command the first expedition to Mars in the late 1600s, he proved that space travel was both poss...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
lighthearted 55%
hopeful 27%
funny 22%
tense 22%
emotional 11%
inspiring 11%
challenging 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 41% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.52

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