A Beginning at the End by Mike Chen

A Beginning at the End

Mike Chen

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced

400 pages | first published 2020

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"The best kind of dystopian novel: one rooted deeply in the hearts of his characters and emphasizing hope and connection over fear.... Compelling, realistic, and impossible to put down."--Booklist Four survivors come together as the country rebuil...
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Summary of 354 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
adventurous 57%
hopeful 57%
tense 34%
dark 30%
reflective 30%
sad 23%
inspiring 19%
challenging 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.56

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