The Tesseract by Alex Garland

The Tesseract

Alex Garland

fiction contemporary thriller reflective medium-paced

273 pages | first published 1998

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Set in the Philippines, this Chinese puzzle of a novel, written by the author of "The Beach", spans three generations, following the stories of three sets of characters whose fates are intertwined.
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Summary of 252 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 66%
tense 66%
adventurous 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.22

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