Hellspark by Janet Kagan

Hellspark

Janet Kagan

177 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Murder, mystery, and interstellar intrigue! Lassti, a newly discovered planet, is the center of political intrigue. Recently the planet survey team’s physicist was found dead. Was he killed? If so, by who? One of his fellow surveyors? Or by one of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 66%
hopeful 44%
funny 33%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
informative 22%
lighthearted 22%
reflective 22%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

4.38

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