Finch by Jeff VanderMeer

320 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In Finch, mysterious underground inhabitants known as the gray caps have reconquered the failed fantasy state Ambergris and put it under martial law. They have disbanded House Hoegbotton and are controlling the human inhabitants with strange addic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 382 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 88%
tense 60%
adventurous 48%
challenging 34%
reflective 17%
emotional 14%
sad 8%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 29%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 34% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.02

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