The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

The Darkest Minds

The Darkest Minds #1

Alexandra Bracken

496 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something alarming enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that got her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government "rehabilitation camp."...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
emotional 55%
dark 47%
tense 46%
mysterious 29%
funny 23%
sad 20%
challenging 18%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 19% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.06

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