The Down Days by Ilze Hugo

The Down Days

Ilze Hugo

10 hours, 41 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

The Book of M meets District 9 in a fast paced, character-driven literary apocalyptic novel that explores life, love, and loss in a post-truth society. In the aftermath of a deadly outbreak--reminiscent of the 1962 event of mass hysteria that was ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
mysterious 63%
adventurous 44%
tense 34%
emotional 28%
challenging 23%
funny 23%
sad 15%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 34%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 32% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 34% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.35

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