Lies by Michael Grant

512 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult reflective fast-paced
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It's Lord of the Flies for the Heroes generation. It happens in one night: a girl who died now walks among the living, Zil and the Human Crew set fire to Perdido Beach, and amid the flames and smoke, Sam sees the figure of the boy he fears the mos...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,968 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
tense 74%
adventurous 72%
mysterious 49%
emotional 35%
challenging 27%
sad 22%
funny 7%
reflective 6%
hopeful 4%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 23% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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