The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu

The Lives of Tao

Tao #1

Wesley Chu

460 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous fast-paced

Description

When out-of-shape IT technician Roen woke up and started hearing voices in his head, he naturally assumed he was losing it. He wasn't. He now has a passenger in his brain - an ancient alien life-form called Tao, whose race crash-landed on Earth be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 784 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 33%
tense 24%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 12%
sad 12%
emotional 9%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
challenging 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 39%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 41% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.56

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