The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

The Age of Miracles

Karen Thompson Walker

289 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

From a stunning new literary voice comes a brilliant debut novel that created an international auction frenzy, with sales in twenty-seven countries to date, about a young girl growing up in extraordinary times. On a seemingly ordinary Saturda...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,971 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
dark 56%
emotional 56%
sad 52%
mysterious 35%
tense 31%
challenging 26%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 10%
informative 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 42%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.61

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