Houston, Houston, Do You Read? by James Tiptree Jr.

Houston, Houston, Do You Read?

James Tiptree Jr.

150 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous reflective slow-paced
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The astronauts had the "right stuff" to deal with almost anything...

A ship of male astronauts, who may be off course for their return trip home, are intercepted by a space vessel controlled by only women. Who\'s off course now?

Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
mysterious 72%
tense 63%
challenging 45%
reflective 36%
adventurous 27%
emotional 27%
funny 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 35%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.95

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