Lexicon by Max Barry

Lexicon

Max Barry

390 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Stick and stones break bones. Words kill. They recruited Emily Ruff from the streets. They said it was because she's good with words. They'll live to regret it. They said Wil Parke survived something he shouldn't have. But he doesn't remember. Now...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,371 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
mysterious 71%
tense 61%
dark 46%
challenging 19%
emotional 17%
funny 13%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
informative 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 40%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 38% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 28% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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