American War by Omar El Akkad

American War

Omar El Akkad

413 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark slow-paced

Description

A second American Civil War, a devastating plague, and one family caught deep in the middle--a story that asks what might happen if America were to turn its most devastating policies and deadly weapons upon itself. Sarat Chestnut, born in Louisia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,211 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
challenging 55%
sad 50%
tense 50%
emotional 42%
reflective 35%
adventurous 23%
mysterious 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 31%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 30% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 37% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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