The Dispatcher by John Scalzi

The Dispatcher

The Dispatcher #1

John Scalzi with Zachary Quinto (Narrator)

2 hours, 18 minutes first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

One day, not long from now, it becomes almost impossible to murder anyone - 999 times out of a thousand, anyone who is intentionally killed comes back. How? We don't know. But it changes everything: war, crime, daily life.Tony Valdez is a Dispatch...

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Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 60%
adventurous 44%
tense 34%
funny 10%
challenging 9%
reflective 8%
emotional 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 17%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.91

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