Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel

Sleeping Giants

Themis Files #1

Sylvain Neuvel

319 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

A page-turning debut in the tradition of Michael Crichton, World War Z, and The Martian, Sleeping Giants is a thriller fueled by an earthshaking mystery--and a fight to control a gargantuan power.A girl named Rose is riding her new bike near her h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,671 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 78%
tense 38%
dark 19%
challenging 13%
funny 11%
emotional 8%
reflective 8%
informative 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 44%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 42% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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