The Boy on the Bridge by M.R. Carey

The Boy on the Bridge

The Girl With All the Gifts #2

M.R. Carey

fiction horror science fiction emotional slow-paced

392 pages | first published 2017

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Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy.


The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent him out into the world.


To where the monsters lived.

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Summary of 2053 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
tense 63%
adventurous 61%
emotional 39%
challenging 27%
mysterious 26%
sad 19%
hopeful 17%
reflective 11%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 18%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 29% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 35% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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