Riddley Walker by David Mitchell, Russell Hoban

Riddley Walker

David Mitchell, Russell Hoban

224 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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Set in a post-apocalyptic England, RIDDLEY WALKER tells the tale of one twelve year old boy and his journey through the ruins of civilisation. After the death of his father in an accident, Riddley must become a man. But his inquiring mind and stra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 609 reviews

Moods

challenging 93%
dark 69%
adventurous 48%
mysterious 45%
funny 33%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
emotional 18%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
tense 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 45%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 21% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.86

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