Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld

599 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult lighthearted slow-paced

Description

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld comes a smart, thought-provoking novel-within-a-novel that you won't be able to put down. Darcy Patel has put college on hold to publish her teen novel, Afterworlds. With a contract in...

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Moods

adventurous 71%
dark 41%
emotional 38%
mysterious 35%
tense 33%
lighthearted 20%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 12%
reflective 12%
sad 12%
funny 7%
challenging 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 36% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.71

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