Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler

Light from Other Stars

Erika Swyler

320 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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A Long Island Reads 2020 Selection * A Real Simple Best Book of 2019 From the bestselling author of The Book of Speculation, a "tender and ambitious" (Vulture) novel about time, loss, and the wonders of the universe.Eleven-year-old Nedda Papas is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 638 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
adventurous 64%
reflective 57%
sad 42%
hopeful 41%
mysterious 38%
challenging 31%
dark 21%
inspiring 17%
tense 17%
informative 4%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 18% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.92

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