The Kobayashi Maru by Julia Ecklar

253 pages first pub 1989 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven science fiction that explores moral dilemmas and leadership under pressure through intertwined personal stories.

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 Time enough for each to tell the story of the Kobayashi Maru -- the Starfleet Academy test given to command cadets. Nominally a tactical exercise, the Kobayashi Maru is in fact a test of character revealed in the choices each man makes -- and doe...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 212 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

funny: 35%

emotional: 28%

lighthearted: 28%

hopeful: 21%

tense: 14%

reflective: 7%

relaxing: 7%


Pace

50% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

23% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

73% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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