The Mandibles: A Family, 2029–2047 by Lionel Shriver

The Mandibles: A Family, 2029–2047

Lionel Shriver

416 pages • missing pub info (editions)

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The year is 2029, and nothing is as it should be. The very essence of American life, the dollar, is under attack. In a coordinated move by the rest of the world’s governments, the dollar loses all its value. The American President declares that th...

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Moods

dark 63%
challenging 41%
reflective 41%
informative 36%
tense 29%
adventurous 24%
funny 24%
sad 24%
emotional 17%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 43%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 28% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17%

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3.5

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