fiction dystopian science fiction speculative fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

336 pages | first published 2017

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In a ruined, nameless city of the future, a woman named Rachel, who makes her living as a scavenger, finds a creature she names “Borne” entangled in the fur of Mord, a gigantic, despotic bear. Mord once prowled the corridors of the biotech organiz...
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Summary of 3890 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
dark 64%
mysterious 63%
emotional 46%
challenging 38%
tense 38%
reflective 36%
sad 24%
hopeful 22%
funny 17%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.94

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