American War: A Novel by Omar El Akkad

American War: A Novel

Omar El Akkad

333 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark slow-paced

Description

A second American Civil War, a devastating plague, and one family caught deep in the middle--a story that asks what might happen if America were to turn its most devastating policies and deadly weapons upon itself. Sarat Chestnut, born in Louisia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,700 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
tense 54%
challenging 50%
sad 47%
emotional 40%
reflective 35%
adventurous 22%
mysterious 6%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 34%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 30% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 41% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.76

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