The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi

The Quantum Thief

Jean le Flambeur #1

Hannu Rajaniemi

336 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Quantum Thief is a Kirkus Reviews Best of 2011 Science Fiction & Fantasy title. One of Library Journal's Best SF/Fantasy Books of 2011  Jean le Flambeur is a post-human criminal, mind burglar, confidence artist, and trickster. His origins ...

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Moods

adventurous 88%
challenging 57%
mysterious 54%
tense 22%
funny 11%
dark 8%
inspiring 5%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 32%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 23% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 12% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.76

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