Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel

336 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced

Description

What's going on? Turn on the television. What channel? Any channel. An unknown vessel, not of this world, materializes in London. A colossal figure towering over the city, it makes no move. Is this a peaceful first contact or the prelude to an ...

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Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 58%
tense 56%
dark 32%
emotional 28%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
reflective 10%
sad 9%
hopeful 7%
informative 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 43% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.04

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