Starfarers by Vonda N. McIntyre

280 pages first pub 1989 (view editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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On an interstellar research ship, a visionary crew’s peaceful voyage becomes a high-stakes struggle to keep their mission free from distant militaristic control.
For dreamers who cheer underdog explorers.

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America's first interstellar research ship was never heard from again. The crew of the Starfarer is prepared to make history with a second attempt at interstellar exploration--until the government decides to reassess the spacecraft's objectives an...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 104 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 84%

hopeful: 46%

tense: 46%

reflective: 38%

emotional: 23%

mysterious: 23%

informative: 15%

inspiring: 15%

lighthearted: 7%

relaxing: 7%

sad: 7%


Pace

7% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
53% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

30% of readers chose Plot
7% of readers chose A mix
61% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

18% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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