A Darkling Plain by Philip Reeve

A Darkling Plain

Mortal Engines Quartet #4

Philip Reeve with Barnaby Edwards (Narrator)

15 hours, 38 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Description

London is a radioactive ruin.Tom and Wren discover that the old predator city hides an awesome secret that could bring an end to the war. But as they risk their lives in its dark underbelly, time is running out. Alone and far away, Hester faces a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,130 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
tense 48%
emotional 44%
dark 36%
sad 30%
mysterious 24%
hopeful 20%
funny 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 8%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 16%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 24% | Character: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.03

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