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

A riveting middle-grade dystopian novel from New York Times bestselling Wake author Lisa McMann that Kirkus Reviews calls The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter. When Alex finds out he is Unwanted, he expects to die. That is the way of the people of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,073 reviews

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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