Providence by Max Barry

Providence

Max Barry

320 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous medium-paced

Description

From the ingenious author of Jennifer Government and Lexicon a brilliant work of science fiction that tells the intimate tale of four people facing their most desperate hour--alone, together, at the edge of the universe. An astonishing novel Prov...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
tense 69%
dark 56%
mysterious 42%
emotional 24%
reflective 21%
sad 13%
challenging 12%
funny 10%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 36%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 26% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 31% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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