The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047 by Lionel Shriver

The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047

Lionel Shriver

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction dystopian challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

With dry wit and psychological acuity, this near-future novel explores the aftershocks of an economically devastating U.S. sovereign debt default on four generations of a once-prosperous American family. Down-to-earth and perfectly realistic in sc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 186 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
challenging 61%
reflective 38%
adventurous 30%
funny 23%
hopeful 15%
informative 15%
sad 15%
tense 15%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.51

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