Specials by Scott Westerfeld

9 hours, 11 minutes first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Tally thought they were a rumor, but now she’s one of them. A Special. A super-amped fighting machine, engineered to keep the uglies down and the pretties stupid. But maybe being perfectly programmed with strength and focus isn’t better than an...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
tense 47%
dark 38%
emotional 27%
challenging 18%
mysterious 14%
reflective 13%
sad 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 5%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 42%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 23% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.55

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