Ship of Fools by Richard Paul Russo

Ship of Fools

Richard Paul Russo

384 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

Home to generations of humans, the starship Argonos has wandered aimlessly throughout the galaxy for hundreds of years, desperately searching for other signs of life. Now, a steady, unidentified transmission lures them toward a nearby planet, wher...

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Community Reviews Summary of 321 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 83%
tense 66%
adventurous 52%
reflective 25%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.64

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