American War by Omar El Akkad

American War

Omar El Akkad

fiction dystopian science fiction dark slow-paced

352 pages | first published 2017

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An audacious and powerful debut novel: a second American Civil War, a devastating plague, and one family caught deep in the middle—a story that asks what might happen if America were to turn its most devastating policies and deadly weapons upon it...
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Summary of 3466 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 55%
challenging 52%
sad 47%
emotional 41%
reflective 36%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 6%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 31%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 42% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.77

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