Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler

Light from Other Stars

Erika Swyler

320 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

A Long Island Reads 2020 Selection * A Real Simple Best Book of 2019 From the bestselling author of The Book of Speculation, a "tender and ambitious" (Vulture) novel about time, loss, and the wonders of the universe. Eleven-year-old Nedda Papas is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 473 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
adventurous 64%
reflective 54%
hopeful 45%
mysterious 43%
sad 36%
challenging 28%
inspiring 21%
dark 19%
tense 15%
informative 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 47%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 23% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.95

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