Deeplight by Frances Hardinge

Deeplight

Frances Hardinge

434 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

This macabre YA adventure, with a touch of Lovecraftian steampunk, features underwater exploration, monsters of the deep, relic-based technology and questions of loyalty.The gods are dead. About fifty years ago they turned on one another and tore ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,108 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 74%
dark 53%
tense 36%
emotional 28%
hopeful 13%
reflective 12%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
sad 8%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 19%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 19% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.08

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