Afterland by Lauren Beukes

Afterland

Lauren Beukes

409 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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Description

Most of the men are dead. Three years after the pandemic known as The Manfall, governments still hold and life continues -- but a world run by women isn't always a better place. Twelve-year-old Miles is one of the last boys alive, and his mother, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 857 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
tense 71%
dark 68%
emotional 37%
funny 24%
hopeful 19%
challenging 17%
mysterious 12%
sad 12%
reflective 7%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 23%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 29% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.25

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