Alif the Unseen by G. Willow Wilson

Alif the Unseen

G. Willow Wilson

16 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous challenging medium-paced
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In an unnamed Middle Eastern security state, a young Arab-Indian hacker shields his clients—dissidents, outlaws, Islamists, and other watched groups—from surveillance and tries to stay out of trouble. He goes by Alif—the first letter of the Arabic...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 37%
tense 33%
emotional 23%
challenging 22%
reflective 21%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
funny 13%
inspiring 12%
informative 10%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 33%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 29% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.81

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