Blue Ticket by Sophie Mackintosh

Blue Ticket

Sophie Mackintosh

304 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Calla knows how the lottery works. Everyone does. On the day of your first bleed, you report to the station to learn what kind of woman you will be. A white ticket grants you children. A blue ticket grants you freedom. You are relieved of the terr...

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Moods

dark 79%
tense 52%
emotional 50%
sad 46%
challenging 43%
reflective 32%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 22%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 40% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.26

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