Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel

352 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced

Description

In the gripping sequel to Sleeping Giants, Sylvain Neuvel’s innovative series about human-alien contact takes another giant step forward. As a child, Rose Franklin made an astonishing discovery: a giant metallic hand, buried deep within the ea...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
mysterious 58%
tense 57%
dark 33%
emotional 27%
challenging 12%
funny 11%
reflective 11%
sad 10%
hopeful 7%
informative 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 34%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 43% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.04

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