The Lesson: A Novel by Cadwell Turnbull

The Lesson: A Novel

Cadwell Turnbull

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced

286 pages | first published 2019

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An alien ship rests over Water Island. For five years the people of the US Virgin Islands have lived with the Ynaa, a race of superadvanced aliens on a research mission they will not fully disclose. They are benevolent in many ways but meet any ac...
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Summary of 581 reviews

Moods

dark 55%
tense 53%
mysterious 51%
challenging 42%
reflective 41%
emotional 33%
adventurous 30%
sad 23%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 17%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 43% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.67

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