The Boy on the Bridge by M.R. Carey

The Boy on the Bridge

The Girl With All the Gifts #2

M.R. Carey

392 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction dystopian horror science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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Description

Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy.


The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent him out into the world.


To where the monsters lived.

Community Reviews Summary of 3,404 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
adventurous 71%
tense 64%
emotional 43%
sad 25%
mysterious 23%
challenging 21%
hopeful 20%
reflective 18%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 26% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 36% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.86

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