Shift by Hugh Howey

576 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

In a future less than fifty years away, the world is still as we know it. Time continues to tick by. The truth is that it is ticking away. A powerful few know what lies ahead. They are preparing for it. They are trying to protect us. They are sett...

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Moods

dark 73%
adventurous 60%
mysterious 58%
tense 49%
emotional 25%
sad 21%
reflective 20%
challenging 18%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 27%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 32% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 29% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.97

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