The Star Rover by Jack London

The Star Rover

Jack London

261 pages first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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The Star Rover is the story of San Quentin death-row inmate Darrell Standing, who escapes the horror of prison life--and long stretches in a straitjacket--by withdrawing into vivid dreams of past lives, including incarnations as a French nobleman ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
reflective 70%
dark 45%
emotional 33%
inspiring 29%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
challenging 20%
hopeful 16%
sad 12%
informative 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 32%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 38% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

4.03

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