The Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein

245 pages first pub 1989 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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The Steerswoman is the first novel in the Steerswoman series. Steerswomen, and a very few Steersmen, are members of an order dedicated to discovering and disseminating knowledge. Although they are foremost navigators of the high seas, Steerswomen ...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 71%
reflective 14%
hopeful 13%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
funny 8%
tense 8%
informative 5%
relaxing 4%
dark 1%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 22%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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