Light from Other Stars by Erika Swyler

Light from Other Stars

Erika Swyler

305 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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From the author of national bestseller The Book of Speculation, a poignant, fantastical novel about the electric combination of ambition & wonder that keeps us reaching toward the heavens.Eleven-year-old Nedda Papas is obsessed with becoming a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 634 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
adventurous 63%
reflective 56%
sad 42%
hopeful 40%
mysterious 39%
challenging 31%
dark 20%
inspiring 17%
tense 17%
informative 4%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Character: 18% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.91

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