Borne by Jeff VanderMeer

368 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction speculative fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The dark, dangerous, funny and uplifting new novel from the author of Annihilation, the inspiration for the major motion picture directed by Alex Garland. ‘Neither of us had control of our monsters anymore’ In a ruined city of the future, R...

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Moods

adventurous 64%
dark 63%
mysterious 63%
emotional 46%
challenging 38%
tense 37%
reflective 35%
sad 23%
hopeful 22%
funny 17%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.94

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