Behemoth by Scott Westerfeld

Behemoth

Leviathan #2

Scott Westerfeld with Keith Thompson (Illustrator)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

496 pages | first published 2010

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The behemoth is the fiercest creature in the British navy. It can swallow enemy battleships with one bite. The Darwinists will need it, now that they are at war with the Clanker powers. Deryn is a girl posing as a boy in the British Air Service, a...
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Summary of 2743 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 34%
funny 30%
mysterious 26%
emotional 11%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 33%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 20% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

4.15

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