Hellspark by Janet Kagan

Hellspark

Janet Kagan

177 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Murder, mystery, and interstellar intrigue! Lassti, a newly discovered planet, is the center of political intrigue. Recently the planet survey team’s physicist was found dead. Was he killed? If so, by who? One of his fellow surveyors? Or by one of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 66%
hopeful 41%
reflective 33%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.37

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