Lexicon by Max Barry

Lexicon

Max Barry

390 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction thriller adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced

Description

Stick and stones break bones. Words kill. They recruited Emily Ruff from the streets. They said it was because she's good with words. They'll live to regret it. They said Wil Parke survived something he shouldn't have. But he doesn't remember. Now...

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Moods

adventurous 78%
mysterious 71%
tense 57%
dark 45%
challenging 14%
emotional 13%
funny 12%
reflective 8%
sad 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 32% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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