Widowland by C.J. Carey

Widowland

C.J. Carey

435 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction dystopian thriller informative medium-paced

Description

An alternative history with a strong feminist twist, perfect for fans of Robert Harris' Fatherland, Christina Dalcher's Vox and the dystopian novels of Margaret Atwood.To control the past, they edited history. To control the future, they edited li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

tense 62%
dark 54%
mysterious 48%
adventurous 40%
challenging 36%
reflective 26%
emotional 12%
sad 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 8%
hopeful 6%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 22%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 32% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.6

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