The Outside by Ada Hoffmann

387 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Humanity's super-intelligent AI Gods brutally punish breaches in reality, as one young scientist discovers, in this intense and brilliant space opera. Autistic scientist Yasira Shien has developed a radical new energy drive that could change the f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 814 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
mysterious 68%
dark 58%
tense 51%
challenging 42%
emotional 29%
reflective 16%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 19% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.86

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