Beggars in Spain by Nancy Kress

Beggars in Spain

Sleepless #1

Nancy Kress

416 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In a world where the slightest edge can mean the difference between success and failure, Leisha Camden is beautiful, extraordinarily intelligent ... and one of an ever-growing number of human beings who have been genetically modified to never requ...

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Moods

challenging 57%
reflective 52%
dark 33%
tense 28%
adventurous 23%
mysterious 23%
emotional 19%
hopeful 14%
sad 14%
informative 9%
inspiring 4%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.77

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