Among Others by Jo Walton

Among Others

Jo Walton

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

408 pages | first published 2011

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Startling, unusual, and yet irresistably readable, Among Others is at once the compelling story of a young woman struggling to escape a troubled childhood, a brilliant diary of first encounters with the great novels of modern fantasy and science f...
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Summary of 2567 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
mysterious 59%
emotional 48%
adventurous 37%
dark 24%
hopeful 20%
sad 20%
inspiring 11%
funny 7%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
tense 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 24%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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