The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal

The Calculating Stars

Lady Astronaut #1

Mary Robinette Kowal

fiction historical science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

432 pages | first published 2018

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On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States, including Washington D.C. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last s...
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Summary of 4533 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
inspiring 61%
hopeful 51%
emotional 39%
informative 27%
tense 18%
challenging 17%
funny 14%
reflective 12%
lighthearted 5%
dark 4%
sad 3%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 17%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 19% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18%

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4.06

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