Redshirts by John Scalzi

Redshirts

John Scalzi

320 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

Ensign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union since the year 2456. It's a prestige posting, and Andrew is even more delighted when he's assigned to the ship's Xenobiolog...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,758 reviews

Moods

funny 89%
adventurous 81%
lighthearted 52%
mysterious 22%
reflective 13%
hopeful 12%
emotional 11%
tense 7%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 34%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 31% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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