480 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063040144
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Custom House
Publication date: 13 July 2021
Description
In the vein of Neal Stephenson and Jeff VanderMeer, an epic speculative novel from Young Lions Fiction Award-finalist Matt Bell, a breakout book that explores climate change, manifest destiny, humanity's unchecked exploitation of natural resources...
Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
reflective 52%
challenging 44%
mysterious 32%
sad 25%
tense 22%
emotional 15%
informative 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 36% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 32% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Genocide, BloodModerate
Death, Violence, ClassismMinor
Animal death, Confinement, Gore
480 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063040144
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Custom House
Publication date: 13 July 2021
Description
In the vein of Neal Stephenson and Jeff VanderMeer, an epic speculative novel from Young Lions Fiction Award-finalist Matt Bell, a breakout book that explores climate change, manifest destiny, humanity's unchecked exploitation of natural resources...
Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
reflective 52%
challenging 44%
mysterious 32%
sad 25%
tense 22%
emotional 15%
informative 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 36% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 32% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Genocide, BloodModerate
Death, Violence, ClassismMinor
Animal death, Confinement, Gore