Providence by Max Barry

Providence

Max Barry

320 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous medium-paced

Description

From the ingenious author of Jennifer Government and Lexicon a brilliant work of science fiction that tells the intimate tale of four people facing their most desperate hour--alone, together, at the edge of the universe. The video changed everythi...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
tense 66%
dark 57%
mysterious 40%
emotional 24%
reflective 23%
sad 14%
challenging 11%
funny 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 32%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 29% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.71

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