Countdown City by Ben H. Winters

322 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
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There are just 77 days to go before a deadly asteroid collides with Earth, and Detective Hank Palace is out of a job. With the Concord police force operating under the auspices of the U.S. Justice Department, Hank's days of solving crimes are over...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,531 reviews

Moods

mysterious 69%
adventurous 67%
dark 65%
tense 61%
emotional 30%
sad 30%
reflective 23%
challenging 15%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 34% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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