Alif the Unseen by G. Willow Wilson

Alif the Unseen

G. Willow Wilson

433 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

In an unnamed Middle Eastern security state, a young Arab-Indian hacker shields his clients—dissidents, outlaws, Islamists, and other watched groups—from surveillance and tries to stay out of trouble. He goes by Alif—the first letter of the Arabic...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 42%
tense 28%
challenging 23%
emotional 21%
hopeful 20%
dark 17%
reflective 16%
funny 15%
inspiring 14%
informative 10%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 39%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 31% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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