Absynthe by Brendan Bellecourt

416 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Great War has been over for years, and a brave new world forged. Technology has delivered the future promised at the turn of the century: automata provide, monorail trains flash between mega-cities, medicine is nothing short of magical. Lia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
mysterious 60%
dark 55%
tense 30%
challenging 25%
hopeful 15%
reflective 15%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 28%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 36% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.27

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