Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler

Light from Other Stars

Erika Swyler

fiction historical science fiction adventurous slow-paced

305 pages | first published 2019

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From the author of national bestseller The Book of Speculation, a poignant, fantastical novel about the electric combination of ambition & wonder that keeps us reaching toward the heavens.Eleven-year-old Nedda Papas is obsessed with becoming a...
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Summary of 425 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
adventurous 65%
reflective 61%
hopeful 52%
mysterious 43%
sad 34%
challenging 29%
dark 22%
inspiring 22%
tense 20%
informative 6%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 46%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 19% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.94

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