Starfish by Peter Watts

384 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
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A huge international corporation has developed a facility along the Juan de Fuca Ridge at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean to exploit geothermal power. They send a bio-engineered crew--people who have been altered to withstand the pressure and brea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 775 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 68%
tense 55%
challenging 46%
adventurous 36%
reflective 21%
informative 18%
emotional 15%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 28%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 46% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.89

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