Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve

310 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

As London pursues a small town, young apprentice Tom is flung out into the wastelands, where a terrifying cyborg begins to hunt him down.

Community Reviews Summary of 5,581 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
tense 35%
emotional 33%
dark 31%
mysterious 27%
sad 16%
funny 12%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 6%
reflective 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 46%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 37% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.59

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