A Beginning at the End by Mike Chen

A Beginning at the End

Mike Chen

400 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

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"The best kind of dystopian novel: one rooted deeply in the hearts of his characters and emphasizing hope and connection over fear.... Compelling, realistic, and impossible to put down."--Booklist Four survivors come together as the country rebuil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 531 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
hopeful 56%
adventurous 54%
tense 31%
dark 27%
reflective 27%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%
challenging 9%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 19%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.55

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