The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

The 5th Wave

The 5th Wave #1

Rick Yancey

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous medium-paced

457 pages | first published 2013

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller, now a major motion picture starring Chlo Grace MoretzThe Passage meets Ender's Game in the first book in an epic series by award-winning author Rick Yancey. Remarkable, not-to-be-missed-under-any-circumstances.--E...
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Moods

adventurous 90%
tense 50%
dark 46%
mysterious 42%
emotional 34%
challenging 18%
sad 14%
hopeful 10%
reflective 7%
funny 6%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 28%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

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3.81

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