Boneshaker by Cherie Priest

Boneshaker

The Clockwork Century #1

Cherie Priest with Wil Wheaton (Narrator), Kate Reading (Narrator)

14 hours • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

Cherie Priest's long-awaited steampunk debut, Boneshaker, opens in the early days of the Civil War when rumors of gold in the frozen Klondike brought hordes of newcomers to the Pacific Northwest. Anxious to compete, Russian prospectors commissione...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,863 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
tense 45%
mysterious 40%
dark 32%
emotional 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 78%
slow 13%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 28% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.4

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