Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

Leviathan

Leviathan #1

Scott Westerfeld with Keith Thompson (Illustrator)

440 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

It is the cusp of World War I, and all the European powers are arming up. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, steam-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The British Darwinists employ fabricated animals as their ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,936 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 23%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 22%
tense 19%
emotional 18%
dark 5%
informative 5%
challenging 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 47%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 27% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.83

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