Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel

Waking Gods

Themis Files #2

Sylvain Neuvel

336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced

Description

A twenty-story-tall metallic figure appears in the middle of Regent's Park. The caretakers at London Zoo notice it first at around 4am. The figure, or robot, bears a great resemblance to the UN robot known as Themis . . . Who made Themis? It...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 58%
tense 57%
dark 32%
emotional 28%
challenging 12%
funny 11%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 44% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

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