The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

The Ferryman

Justin Cronin

472 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Passage comes a riveting standalone novel about a group of survivors on a hidden island utopia—where the truth isn't what it seems.Founded by the mysterious genius known as the Designer, the archip...

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Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 67%
tense 56%
emotional 44%
dark 35%
reflective 33%
challenging 32%
sad 21%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 17%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 25% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.01

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