The Swarm by Frank Schätzing

The Swarm

Frank Schätzing with Sally-Ann Spencer (Translator)

912 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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For more than two years, one book has taken over Germany's hardcover and paperback bestseller lists, reaching number one in Der Spiegel and setting off a frenzy in bookstores: The Swarm. Whales begin sinking ships. Toxic, eyeless crabs poison L...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,594 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 73%
tense 62%
informative 61%
dark 42%
reflective 40%
challenging 35%
emotional 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 10%
hopeful 4%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 38%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 32% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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