The Explorer by James Smythe

264 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller dark slow-paced

Description

A tense, claustrophobic and gripping science fiction thriller from the author of The Testimony.When journalist Cormac Easton is selected to document the first manned mission into deep space, he dreams of securing his place in history as one of hum...

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Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
tense 71%
mysterious 57%
adventurous 42%
reflective 42%
emotional 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.38

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