The Men by Sandra Newman

The Men

Sandra Newman

272 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In a single moment, in every part of the world, every person with an Y chromosome vanishes: lovers, children, parents – even foetuses from the womb.Jane Pearson wakes on a mountainside the next morning to find her husband and son missing from thei...

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Moods

dark 79%
mysterious 48%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
emotional 30%
sad 17%
tense 17%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 14%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 24% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%

Average rating

2.9

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