Hystopia by David Means

Hystopia

David Means

352 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction challenging slow-paced
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LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZEAt the bitter end of the 1960s, after surviving multiple assassination attempts, President John F. Kennedy is entering his third term in office. The Vietnam War rages on, and the president has created a vast fede...

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Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
emotional 50%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

2.76

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