Venus by Ben Bova

405 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced
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The surface of Venus is the most hellish place in the solar system. The ground is hot enough to melt aluminum. The air pressure is so high it has crushed spacecraft landers as though they were tin cans. The sky is perpetually covered with clouds o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 50%
tense 50%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.53

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