fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous fast-paced

405 pages | first published 2003

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The second book in the award-winning Mortal Engines quartet. Far above Anchorage, a tiny aircraft falls from the sky. Having fled from London in Mortal Engines, Tom and Hester seek refuge in a city devastated by plague, haunted by ghosts, and f...
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Summary of 1724 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
dark 29%
tense 26%
emotional 18%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
challenging 11%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 6%
sad 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 35%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 30% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.77

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