The Lesson by Cadwell Turnbull

The Lesson

Cadwell Turnbull

288 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

An alien ship rests over Water Island. For five years the people of the US Virgin Islands have lived with the Ynaa, a race of superadvanced aliens on a research mission they will not fully disclose. They are benevolent in many ways but meet any ac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews

Moods

dark 59%
mysterious 54%
tense 51%
challenging 41%
reflective 40%
emotional 31%
adventurous 27%
sad 25%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 18%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 40% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 29% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.64

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