The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker

The Dreamers

Karen Thompson Walker

fiction science fiction mysterious relaxing slow-paced

400 pages | first published 2019

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NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE - An ordinary town is transformed by a mysterious illness that triggers perpetual sleep in this mesmerizing novel from the bestselling author of The Age of Miracles. "Stunning."--Emily St. John Mandel, au...
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Summary of 5924 reviews

Moods

mysterious 74%
reflective 51%
emotional 44%
dark 31%
sad 31%
tense 29%
challenging 13%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 37% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 32% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.71

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