Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor

320 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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It's up to a famous rapper, a biologist, and a rogue soldier to handle humanity's first contact with an alien ambassador--and prevent mass extinction--in this novel that blends magical realism with high-stakes action. After word gets out on the In...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,925 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
mysterious 58%
tense 36%
hopeful 35%
dark 30%
emotional 27%
reflective 26%
challenging 23%
funny 14%
inspiring 7%
informative 5%
sad 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.65

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