The Real Story by Stephen R. Donaldson
The Real Story

Stephen R. Donaldson

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fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous fast-paced
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The Real Story is a short but intense tale set in a future in which humans travel between the stars using "gap drives," controllable brain implants are punishable by death, and a private company called the United Mining Company runs law enforcemen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 556 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
adventurous 36%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
tense 27%
mysterious 9%
sad 9%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 44%

Loveable characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.4

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