Among Others by Jo Walton

Among Others

Jo Walton

304 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Startling, unusual, and yet irresistably readable, Among Others is at once the compelling story of a young woman struggling to escape a troubled childhood, a brilliant diary of first encounters with the great novels of modern fantasy and science f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,751 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
mysterious 60%
emotional 47%
adventurous 39%
dark 23%
hopeful 21%
sad 21%
inspiring 11%
funny 8%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 24%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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