536 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575084827
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It begins in 2016. Another wet summer, another year of storm surges and high tides. But this time the Thames Barrier is breached and central London is swamped. The waters recede, life goes on, the economy begins to recover, people watch the news r...
Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
informative 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
medium 12%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 83% | Yes: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Sexual assault, Violence, GriefMinor
Rape, Cultural appropriation
536 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575084827
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It begins in 2016. Another wet summer, another year of storm surges and high tides. But this time the Thames Barrier is breached and central London is swamped. The waters recede, life goes on, the economy begins to recover, people watch the news r...
Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
informative 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
medium 12%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 83% | Yes: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Sexual assault, Violence, GriefMinor
Rape, Cultural appropriation