S by Doug Dorst, J.J. Abrams

456 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

One book. Two readers. A world of mystery, menace, and desire.A young woman picks up a book left behind by a stranger. Inside it are his margin notes, which reveal a reader entranced by the story and by its mysterious author. She responds with not...

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Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 71%
challenging 62%
tense 29%
dark 28%
reflective 24%
emotional 19%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
funny 7%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 27%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 31% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.97

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