California by Edan Lepucki

California

Edan Lepucki

393 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction science fiction reflective slow-paced

Description

A gripping and provocative debut novel by a stunning new talent, California imagines a frighteningly realistic near future, in which clashes between mankind's dark nature and deep-seated resilience force us to question how far we will go to protec...

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Moods

mysterious 63%
dark 57%
adventurous 52%
tense 42%
emotional 31%
reflective 26%
challenging 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 10%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 42%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.18

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