fiction dystopian young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

528 pages | first published 2005

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Can the future ever erase the past? Rose has a Cross mother and a nought father in a society where the pale-skinned noughts are treated as inferiors and those with dual heritage face a life-long battle against deep-rooted prejudices. Sephy, her mo...
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Summary of 1945 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
dark 67%
tense 64%
sad 48%
challenging 39%
reflective 34%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 12%
informative 9%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 20%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 41% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.02

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