The Lesson by Cadwell Turnbull

The Lesson

Cadwell Turnbull

286 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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An alien ship rests over Water Island. For five years the people of the US Virgin Islands have lived with the Ynaa, a race of superadvanced aliens on a research mission they will not fully disclose. They are benevolent in many ways but meet any ac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 861 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
mysterious 56%
tense 50%
reflective 41%
challenging 40%
emotional 34%
adventurous 28%
sad 26%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 18%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 37% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 28% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.61

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