Only Human by Sylvain Neuvel

8 hours, 44 minutes first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Brilliant scientist Rose Franklin has devoted her adult life to solving the mystery she accidentally stumbled upon as a child: a huge metal hand buried beneath the ground outside Deadwood, South Dakota. The discovery set in motion a cataclysmic ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,116 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
tense 42%
emotional 29%
mysterious 26%
dark 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 22%
hopeful 15%
funny 13%
sad 10%
inspiring 7%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 39%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 33% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.63

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