The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

240 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction dystopian race speculative fiction young adult emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,732 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
dark 64%
adventurous 60%
sad 52%
tense 50%
reflective 37%
hopeful 34%
challenging 31%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 13%
informative 8%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 29%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 24% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.12

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