The Vital Abyss by James S.A. Corey

The Vital Abyss

The Expanse #5.5

James S.A. Corey

75 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark slow-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling author James S. A. Corey . . . Somewhere in the vast expanse of space, a group of prisoners lives in permanent captivity.The only company they have is each other and the Belters who guard them. The only stories the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,438 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 40%
mysterious 33%
reflective 31%
challenging 19%
sad 17%
adventurous 14%
informative 10%
emotional 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 29%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.76

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