The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker

The Dreamers

Karen Thompson Walker

336 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE - An ordinary town is transformed by a mysterious illness that triggers perpetual sleep in this mesmerizing novel from the bestselling author of The Age of Miracles. "Stunning."--Emily St. John Mandel, au...

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Moods

mysterious 76%
reflective 49%
emotional 44%
sad 32%
dark 30%
tense 29%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 33%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 38% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 34% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.69

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