Sphere by Michael Crichton

371 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced
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A group of American scientists are rushed to a huge vessel that has been discovered resting on the ocean floor in the middle of the South Pacific. What they find defies their imaginations and mocks their attempts at logical explanation. It is a sp...

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Moods

adventurous 79%
mysterious 79%
tense 71%
dark 49%
challenging 15%
reflective 15%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
funny 3%
sad 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 38%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 42% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.7

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