The End of October by Lawrence Wright

The End of October

Lawrence Wright

400 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller challenging mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

In this riveting medical thriller--from the Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author--Dr. Henry Parsons, an unlikely but appealing hero, races to find the origins and cure of a mysterious new killer virus as it brings the world to its knees.A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,309 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
tense 67%
adventurous 36%
challenging 35%
informative 32%
mysterious 27%
emotional 24%
sad 20%
reflective 8%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 41%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 32% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 35% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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