Shift by Hugh Howey

576 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 7,458 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
mysterious 67%
adventurous 58%
tense 56%
emotional 30%
challenging 24%
sad 24%
reflective 20%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 21%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 25% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 27% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.98

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