American War by Omar El Akkad

American War

Omar El Akkad

333 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 3,750 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 52%
challenging 50%
sad 47%
emotional 41%
reflective 34%
adventurous 23%
mysterious 5%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 32%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 39% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.76

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