Dread Nation by Justina Ireland

464 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical horror young adult adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Description

Trained at Miss Preston’s School of Combat for Negro Girls in both weaponry and etiquette, Jane McKeene is poised for a successful career protecting the wealthy from the encroaching plague of walking dead. But when families begin to go missing, Ja...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,108 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 70%
tense 56%
mysterious 30%
emotional 27%
challenging 24%
funny 18%
sad 10%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 39%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 25% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

4.14

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