The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal

The Spare Man

Mary Robinette Kowal

413 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Tesla Crane, one of the richest women in the world, is on her honeymoon on an interplanetary space liner, cruising between Earth and Mars. She's travelling incognito and is revelling in her anonymity. Then someone is murdered and her husband is na...

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Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 72%
funny 35%
tense 30%
lighthearted 27%
emotional 10%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
dark 3%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 32%
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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