The Wall by John Lanchester

The Wall

John Lanchester

288 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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Ravaged by the Change, an island nation in a time very like our own has built the Wall--an enormous concrete barrier around its entire coastline. Joseph Kavanagh, a new Defender, has one task: to protect his section of the Wall from the Others, th...

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Moods

dark 70%
tense 56%
adventurous 44%
reflective 43%
sad 29%
emotional 27%
mysterious 27%
challenging 22%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 22%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 38% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.41

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