A Beginning at the End: A Novel of Hope and Recovery After Pandemic by Mike Chen

A Beginning at the End: A Novel of Hope and Recovery After Pandemic

Mike Chen

432 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced

Description

Four survivors come together as the country rebuilds in the aftermath of a devastating pandemic. A character-driven postapocalyptic suspense with an intimate, hopeful look at how people can move forward by creating something better. Six years afte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 433 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
hopeful 58%
adventurous 53%
tense 33%
dark 28%
reflective 28%
sad 20%
inspiring 15%
challenging 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 19%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.6

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