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Analog Science Fiction and Fact: May 2016
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science fiction
hard science fiction/speculative fiction
past tense
third limited POV
~276 pp
high worldbuilding
features extracted
2026-04-12
Vibe
existential
philosophical
lyrical
A science fiction. Expect rich worldbuilding, epic scope. Character-driven and deeply introspective.
Style Fingerprint
Prose density
65
sparse
dense
Pacing
45
slow burn
propulsive
Emotional tone
30
dark
hopeful
Worldbuilding
95
minimal
maximal
Char / plot
20
character-driven
plot-driven
Interiority
70
external
introspective
Ending
40
unresolved
cathartic
Stakes
85
intimate
epic
Content
Violence
40%
none
extreme
Sexual content
10%
none
explicit
Humor
20%
serious
comedic
Romance
10%
none
central
Speculative hardness
soft/vibes → hard sci-fi / rigorous magic
Structure & Cast
Structure
Word count
69,047
Page count
~276 pp
Prologue
—
Epilogue
—
Tense
past
Cast & World
POV
third limited
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