Ethan of Athos by Lois McMaster Bujold

Ethan of Athos

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #3

Lois McMaster Bujold

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Description

Set in Bujold's Vorkosigan universe, this independent novel follows a doctor as he braces himself for his first encounter with that most alien of aliens--a female of his own species. Dr. Ethan Urquhart is chief of biology at a District Reproductio...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
funny 45%
lighthearted 37%
mysterious 35%
tense 18%
hopeful 10%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 45%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 32% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.67

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