Specials by Scott Westerfeld

384 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Tally thought they were a rumor, but now she’s one of them. A Special. A super-amped fighting machine, engineered to keep the uglies down and the pretties stupid. But maybe being perfectly programmed with strength and focus isn’t better than an...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
tense 47%
dark 36%
emotional 27%
challenging 17%
mysterious 15%
reflective 14%
sad 11%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 43%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 23% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 36% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.56

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