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The Spare Man

Mary Robinette Kowal

3.76 AVERAGE

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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dmdeacon's review

5.0
funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

The main character has a disability and is dealing with PTSD. Loved her service dog.

ev_ooks's review

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

copperbright's review

4.5
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
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dancingcow's review

4.0
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Fun! Loved the diversity/representation although it felt kind of like checking boxes at times. Didn't love how the mystery resolved, but that's okay. 
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jwilker's review

5.0

A fun mystery romp. If you're into cocktails I'm sure it'll be even more fun!
adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Just a lot of fun. I love the narrator a lot. And her partner. And her dog. I wasn't totally sold on the presentation of a more inclusive future but I liked the spirit of it. Just in general a fun and intriguing book.

wavesontheshore's review

2.0
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Okay, I'm calling this. DNF @ 35% plus the last two chapters so I could find out what happened. Can't believe this was nominated for a Hugo. Also, also I think this will be my last book by this author, except for finishing out the Lady Astronaut series.