Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve

320 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Now a major motion picture produced by Peter Jackson London is hunting again. Emerging from its hiding place in the hills, the great Traction City is chasing a terrified little town across the wastelands. Soon London will feed. In the at...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,619 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
tense 36%
emotional 33%
dark 31%
mysterious 27%
sad 16%
funny 12%
challenging 8%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 6%
reflective 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 46%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 37% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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