The Cipher by Kathe Koja
The Cipher
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Kathe Koja

The Cipher

Kathe Koja

292 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror science fiction dark tense slow-paced

Description

Down-and-out Nicholas and his friend Nakota one day discover a black hole in the floor of an abandoned storage room in his apartment building, which they quickly christen the "Funhole." The two set out to see what happens when they drop various it...

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Community Reviews Summary of 666 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 73%
tense 59%
challenging 36%
sad 22%
emotional 19%
reflective 13%
funny 10%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 36%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.51

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