The Kraken Wakes by John Wyndham

The Kraken Wakes

John Wyndham with Mark Salwowski

240 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics horror science fiction challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

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Moods

mysterious 77%
dark 61%
adventurous 52%
tense 50%
challenging 29%
reflective 20%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 43%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 89% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

3.66

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