Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve

304 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

London is hunting again. Emerging from its hiding place in the hills, the great Traction City is chasing a terrified little town across the wastelands. Soon London will feed. In the attack, Tom Natsworthy is flung from the speeding city with a...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
tense 35%
emotional 32%
dark 30%
mysterious 27%
sad 16%
funny 12%
challenging 8%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 5%
reflective 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 47%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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