Providence by Max Barry

Providence

Max Barry

352 pages • first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous medium-paced

Description

The video changed everything. Before that, we could believe that we were safe. Special. Chosen. We thought the universe was a twinkling ocean of opportunity, waiting to be explored. Afterward, we knew better. Seven years after first contac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 684 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
tense 68%
dark 52%
mysterious 44%
emotional 24%
reflective 19%
sad 15%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
informative 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 36%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 28% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 31% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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