Dark Eden by Chris Beckett

441 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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WINNER OF THE ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD - "A stunning novel and a beautiful evocation of a truly alien world."--Sunday Times (UK) "Beckett renders the terror of the darkness beyond the forests with a riveting deftness that evokes all primordial fears...

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Community Reviews Summary of 802 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
mysterious 58%
adventurous 55%
reflective 44%
tense 32%
challenging 26%
emotional 23%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
hopeful 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 37%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 29% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 32%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.57

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