A review by davidreyno
Arabella of Mars by David D. Levine

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A very entertaining adventure story that imagines space travel by sailing ships in the early 1800's (breezily allows that there is atmosphere in space, but still acknowledges gravity :).  The hero is quite plucky, and the story, quite dramatic.