Borne by Jeff VanderMeer

Borne

Borne #1

Jeff VanderMeer

336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction speculative fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Named one of the best books of 2017 by The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, PopSugar, Financial Times, Chicago Review of Books, Huffington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, Thrillist, Book Riot, National Post (Canada), Kirkus and Publishers Week...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,086 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
dark 63%
mysterious 63%
emotional 45%
challenging 38%
tense 38%
reflective 35%
sad 23%
hopeful 21%
funny 18%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 27%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.95

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