Double Star by Robert A. Heinlein

Double Star

Robert A. Heinlein

170 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Many of Heinlein's fans consider the novels he wrote in the fifties amongst the author's strongest work; when he was at the peak of his talents. Double Star is considered by many to be the finest of his titles. Brian Aldiss called it his "most enj...

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Community Reviews Summary of 861 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
funny 42%
lighthearted 35%
tense 22%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 13%
reflective 13%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 43%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 39% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.68

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