The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann

The Unwanteds

Unwanteds #1

Lisa McMann

390 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction dystopian fantasy middle grade adventurous medium-paced
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When Alex finds out he is Unwanted, he expects to die. That is the way of the people of Quill. Each year, all the thirteen-year-olds are labeled as Wanted, Necessary, or Unwanted. Wanteds get more schooling and train to join the Quillitary. Necess...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,831 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
hopeful 37%
lighthearted 33%
inspiring 27%
mysterious 23%
emotional 21%
tense 20%
funny 17%
dark 10%
sad 10%
challenging 7%
reflective 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 43%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.83

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