The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Ann Older

The Mimicking of Known Successes

Mossa & Pleiti #1

Malka Ann Older

169 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

The Mimicking of Known Successes presents a cozy Holmesian murder mystery and sapphic romance, set on Jupiter, by Malka Older, author of the critically-acclaimed Centenal Cycle.  On a remote, gas-wreathed outpost of a human colony on Jupiter, a ma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 966 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 73%
lighthearted 22%
hopeful 21%
reflective 17%
emotional 12%
funny 9%
tense 9%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
inspiring 3%
dark 2%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 42%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 39% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.7

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