Under the Skin by Michel Faber

Under the Skin

Michel Faber with Fiona Hardingham (Narrator)

9 hours, 16 minutes • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Hailed as original and unsettling, an Animal Farm for the new century (Wall Street Journal), this debut novel lingers long after the last page has been turned.A fascinating psychological thriller (Baltimore Sun), this entrancing novel introduces I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,972 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 76%
tense 52%
reflective 35%
challenging 32%
sad 28%
emotional 17%
adventurous 11%
funny 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 29%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 40% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.68

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