The Confusion by Neal Stephenson

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Description

In the year 1689, a cabal of Barbary galley slaves--including one Jack Shaftoe, aka King of the Vagabonds, aka Half-Cocked Jack--devises a daring plan to win freedom and fortune. A great adventure ensues--a perilous race for an enormous prize of s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,157 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 66%
informative 66%
challenging 40%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 13%
reflective 13%
sad 13%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 28%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.17

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