Shift by Hugh Howey

576 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In a future less than fifty years away, the world is still as we know it. Time continues to tick by. The truth is that it is ticking away. A powerful few know what lies ahead. They are preparing for it. They are trying to protect us. They are sett...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,177 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
mysterious 63%
adventurous 58%
tense 54%
emotional 30%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
reflective 19%
hopeful 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 23%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 27% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 26% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.99

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