The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal

The Spare Man

Mary Robinette Kowal

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Hugo, Locus, and Nebula-Award winner Mary Robinette Kowal blends her no-nonsense approach to life in space with her talent for creating glittering high-society in this stylish SF mystery, The Spare Man.Tesla Crane, one of the richest women in the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 809 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 70%
funny 37%
tense 31%
lighthearted 27%
emotional 10%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
dark 3%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 34%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 40% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.88

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