Memory of Water by Emmi Itäranta

Memory of Water

Emmi Itäranta

266 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

An amazing, award-winning speculative fiction debut novel by a major new talent, in the vein of Ursula K. Le Guin.Global warming has changed the world’s geography and its politics. Wars are waged over water, and China rules Europe, including the S...

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Moods

reflective 53%
dark 40%
emotional 38%
adventurous 36%
sad 36%
mysterious 33%
tense 21%
challenging 16%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 8%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 41%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.61

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