The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

The Darkest Minds

The Darkest Minds #1

Alexandra Bracken

528 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous dark 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 93%
emotional 58%
dark 49%
tense 48%
mysterious 31%
funny 22%
sad 22%
challenging 20%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 11%
reflective 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.06

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