Countdown City by Ben H. Winters

238 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

There are just 77 days to go before a deadly asteroid collides with Earth, and Detective Hank Palace is out of a job. With the Concord police force operating under the auspices of the U.S. Justice Department, Hank's days of solving crimes are over...

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Moods

mysterious 75%
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
tense 58%
emotional 27%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
challenging 13%
hopeful 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 39% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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