Borne by Jeff VanderMeer

Borne

Borne #1

Jeff VanderMeer

336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction speculative fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

‘Neither of us had control of our monsters anymore’ In a ruined city of the future, Rachel scavenges a strange creature from the fur of a despotic bear. She names him Borne. He reminds her of her homeland lost to rising seas, but her love...

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Moods

adventurous 64%
dark 62%
mysterious 62%
emotional 46%
challenging 38%
tense 37%
reflective 35%
sad 23%
hopeful 22%
funny 17%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9%

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: 14% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.94

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