The Star Rover by Jack London, Lorenzo Carcaterra

266 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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The Star Rover, in the UK published as The Jacket, is a collection of short stories revolves around the concept of reincarnation. It tells the story of San Quentin death-row inmate Darrell Standing, who escapes the horror of prison life —and long ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
reflective 72%
dark 44%
emotional 32%
inspiring 32%
mysterious 24%
tense 24%
challenging 20%
hopeful 16%
sad 12%
informative 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 30%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 36% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 31% | Yes: 27%

Average rating

4.03

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