The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal

The Spare Man

Mary Robinette Kowal

357 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Hugo, Locus, and Nebula-Award winner Mary Robinette Kowal blends her no-nonsense approach to life in space with her talent for creating glittering high-society in this stylish SF mystery, The Spare Man.Tesla Crane, one of the richest women in the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,377 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 72%
funny 35%
tense 29%
lighthearted 26%
emotional 10%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
dark 3%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 31%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 40% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

3.8

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