The Black Locomotive by Rian Hughes

The Black Locomotive

Rian Hughes

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

400 pages | first published 2021

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London is built from concrete, steel and the creative urge.Old technology gives way to the new. Progress is inevitable - but is it more fragile than its inhabitants realise?A strange anomaly is uncovered in the new top-secret Crossrail extension b...
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Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 90%
tense 45%
reflective 27%
dark 18%
funny 18%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.79

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