On the Beach by Nevil Shute

On the Beach

Nevil Shute

278 pages first pub 1957 (editions) user-added

fiction classics science fiction emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 2,704 reviews

Moods

sad 86%
dark 72%
emotional 68%
reflective 55%
challenging 23%
tense 20%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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