The Last Astronaut by David Wellington

The Last Astronaut

David Wellington

364 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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A huge alien object has entered the solar system and is now poised above the Earth. It has made no attempt to communicate.Out of time and options, NASA turns to its last living astronaut – Commander Sally Jansen, who must lead a team of raw recrui...

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Community Reviews Summary of 640 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
adventurous 74%
tense 74%
mysterious 70%
emotional 20%
challenging 19%
reflective 12%
sad 12%
informative 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 21%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 35% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.49

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