The Consuming Fire by John Scalzi

The Consuming Fire

The Interdependency #2

John Scalzi

316 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

"The Interdependency, humanity's interstellar empire, is on the verge of collapse. The Flow, the extra-dimensional conduit that makes travel between the stars possible, is disappearing, leaving entire star systems stranded. When it goes, human civ...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 63%
tense 25%
mysterious 24%
lighthearted 19%
hopeful 14%
emotional 8%
dark 5%
reflective 5%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 30%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 44% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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