Red Clocks by Leni Zumas

Red Clocks

Leni Zumas

356 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction dystopian feminism challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

In this ferociously imaginative novel, abortion is once again illegal in America, in-vitro fertilization is banned, and the Personhood Amendment grants rights of life, liberty, and property to every embryo. In a small Oregon fishing town, five ...

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Moods

emotional 64%
dark 61%
challenging 54%
reflective 53%
tense 37%
sad 32%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 8%
funny 6%
informative 6%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 42% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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