Goliath by Scott Westerfeld

560 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Alek and Dylan's airship is ordered to pick up Tesla, an inventor who has created a machine he claims can destroy half of the world, which he is using as a threat to impose peace. When a German plan to sabotage Tesla's machine leads to a stand-off...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,912 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 34%
emotional 31%
funny 29%
hopeful 26%
mysterious 24%
lighthearted 21%
inspiring 14%
informative 12%
challenging 9%
dark 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 47%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 21% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

4.22

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