Contest by Matthew Reilly

Contest

Matthew Reilly

330 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

The New York Public Library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge; a 100-year-old labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 571 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
tense 58%
dark 41%
mysterious 41%
challenging 29%
emotional 23%
hopeful 11%
sad 11%
funny 5%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 30% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 46%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

3.78

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