Blackout by Connie Willis

Blackout

All Clear #1

Connie Willis with Katherine Kellgren (Narrator)

18 hours, 44 minutes • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

Oxford in 2060 is a chaotic place. Scores of time-traveling historians are being sent into the past, to destinations including the American Civil War and the attack on the World Trade Center. Michael Davies is prepping to go to Pearl Harbor. Merop...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,097 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
tense 58%
mysterious 47%
informative 41%
emotional 36%
funny 23%
dark 20%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 38%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 32% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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