Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor

320 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

It's up to a famous rapper, a biologist, and a rogue soldier to handle humanity's first contact with an alien ambassador--and prevent mass extinction--in this novel that blends magical realism with high-stakes action. After word gets out on the In...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,387 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 60%
hopeful 36%
emotional 32%
tense 32%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
reflective 26%
funny 13%
inspiring 10%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 38%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 30% | Character: 21% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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