American War by Omar El Akkad

American War

Omar El Akkad

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fiction dystopian science fiction dark slow-paced

Description

An audacious and powerful debut novel: a second American Civil War, a devastating plague, and one family caught deep in the middle—a story that asks what might happen if America were to turn its most devastating policies and deadly weapons upon it...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,982 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
challenging 51%
tense 49%
sad 48%
emotional 40%
reflective 34%
adventurous 23%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 31%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 32% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 41% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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