Lies by Michael Grant

512 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult reflective fast-paced

Description

It's Lord of the Flies for the Heroes generation. It happens in one night: a girl who died now walks among the living, Zil and the Human Crew set fire to Perdido Beach, and amid the flames and smoke, Sam sees the figure of the boy he fears the mos...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,059 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
tense 77%
adventurous 75%
mysterious 51%
emotional 37%
challenging 29%
sad 22%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
hopeful 4%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 41%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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