The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer

The Darkness Outside Us

Eliot Schrefer

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction young adult adventurous medium-paced

397 pages | first published 2021

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They Both Die at the End meets The Loneliest Girl in the Universe in this mind-bending sci-fi mystery and tender love story about two boys aboard a spaceship sent on a rescue mission, from two-time National Book Award finalist Eliot Schrefer. Two...
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Moods

adventurous 73%
mysterious 73%
emotional 72%
dark 57%
tense 53%
hopeful 33%
sad 32%
reflective 26%
challenging 24%
funny 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 25%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 22% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.33

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