The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann

The Unwanteds

Unwanteds #1

Lisa McMann

390 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction dystopian fantasy middle grade adventurous medium-paced

Description

When Alex finds out he is Unwanted, he expects to die. That is the way of the people of Quill. Each year, all the thirteen-year-olds are labeled as Wanted, Necessary, or Unwanted. Wanteds get more schooling and train to join the Quillitary. Necess...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
lighthearted 37%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 26%
tense 21%
emotional 19%
mysterious 19%
funny 16%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
dark 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 48%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 44% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.82

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