The Strange by Nathan Ballingrud

The Strange

Nathan Ballingrud

400 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

Cormac McCarthy meets The Martian in this chilling tale of Mars first colony, fallen to madness after all contact with Earth ceased, perfect for fans of Jeff VanderMeer.Anabelle Crisp is fourteen when the Silence arrives, severing all communicatio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 73%
dark 66%
tense 59%
emotional 47%
sad 37%
reflective 27%
challenging 21%
hopeful 4%
funny 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 22%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 19% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 38% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.89

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