Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve

336 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous fast-paced
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London is a city on wheels - a future city like you've never known before. In the terrible aftermath of the Sixty Minute War, cities which survived the apocalypse became predators, chasing and feeding on smaller towns. Now London is hunting down i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,927 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
tense 35%
dark 34%
emotional 31%
mysterious 28%
sad 18%
funny 10%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 46%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 43% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.59

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