The Southern Reach Trilogy: Annihilation / Authority / Acceptance by Jeff VanderMeer

The Southern Reach Trilogy: Annihilation / Authority / Acceptance

Southern Reach #1-3

Jeff VanderMeer

912 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror science fiction dark slow-paced

Description

For years, Area X has remained mysterious and remote behind its intangible border – an environmental disaster zone, though to all appearances an abundant wilderness. But suddenly, it’s beginning to expand.The Southern Reach, a secretive government...

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Community Reviews Summary of 644 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
mysterious 89%
adventurous 65%
tense 60%
challenging 50%
reflective 34%
emotional 21%
sad 16%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 45%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 33% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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