Daughters of the North by Sarah Hall

Daughters of the North

Sarah Hall

210 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction feminism science fiction dark tense medium-paced

Description

In her stunning novel, Hall imagines a new dystopia set in the not-too-distant future. England is in a state of environmental crisis and economic collapse. There has been a census, and all citizens have been herded into urban centers. Reproduction...

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Moods

dark 94%
tense 64%
adventurous 47%
reflective 47%
challenging 41%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
inspiring 17%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.4

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