A Peculiar Peril by Jeff VanderMeer

304 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

A Peculiar Peril is a head-spinning epic about three friends on a quest to protect the world from a threat as unknowable as it is terrifying, from the Nebula Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author of Annihilation, Jeff VanderMeer.Jon...

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Community Reviews Summary of 389 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
funny 67%
mysterious 55%
dark 32%
lighthearted 27%
challenging 25%
tense 13%
emotional 8%
reflective 5%
hopeful 3%
sad 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 37%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 30% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 34% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.25

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