Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman

479 pages first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

It’s been a year since Rowan went off-grid. Hunted by the Scythedom, he has become an urban legend, a vigilante snuffing out corrupt scythes in a trial by fire. Citra, meanwhile, is forging her path as Scythe Anastasia, gleaning with compassion. H...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26,462 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
dark 62%
tense 62%
mysterious 42%
emotional 36%
challenging 25%
reflective 24%
sad 12%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 33% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.38

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