Starship by Brian W. Aldiss

Starship

Brian W. Aldiss

160 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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For readers who crave provocative adventures that challenge their perspectives and ignite their imagination, Starship by Brian W. Aldiss is a perfect fit, offering a gripping journey of self-discovery and exploration that will leave them questioning the very fabric of their existence.

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Non-Stop is Brian Aldiss' first novel. Originally published by Faber & Faber, it was published in the U.S. by Criterion Books as Starship in 1959. Protagonist, Roy Complain, lives in a culturally-primitive tribe of Quarters. Here, curiosity is...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 355 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 96%

mysterious: 76%

dark: 46%

tense: 46%

challenging: 23%

reflective: 23%

sad: 11%

hopeful: 7%

funny: 3%

informative: 3%

lighthearted: 3%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
4% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

38% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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