A Case of Conscience by James Blish

A Case of Conscience

After Such Knowledge #4

James Blish

360 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Father Ramon Ruiz-Sanchez S.J., is part of a four-man scientific commission to the planet Lithia, there to study a harmonious society of aliens living on a planet which is a biologist's paradise. He soon finds himself troubled: how can these perfe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 368 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
reflective 66%
dark 28%
mysterious 28%
tense 23%
adventurous 19%
sad 14%
informative 9%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 34%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.36

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