The Black Locomotive by Rian Hughes

The Black Locomotive

Rian Hughes

416 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Description

London is built from concrete, steel and the creative urge. Old technology gives way to the new. Progress is inevitable - but is it more fragile than its inhabitants realize? A strange anomaly is uncovered in the new top-secret Crossrail extensio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 88%
tense 35%
challenging 23%
dark 23%
informative 17%
reflective 17%
funny 11%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 23%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

3.79

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