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 PRIZENamed a Best of the Year Selection by Kirkus Reviews, the San Francisco Chronicle, Commonweal Magazine, and the Library of MichiganIn his widely acclaimed and ambitious debut novel, David Means, one of America's ...

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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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