The Wall by John Lanchester

The Wall

John Lanchester with Will Poulter (Narrator)

6 hours, 45 minutes first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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The bestselling author of The Debt to Pleasure and Capital returns with a chilling fable for our time. Ravaged by the Change, an island nation in a time very like our own has built the Wall-an enormous concrete barrier around its entire coastline....

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,349 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
tense 55%
adventurous 44%
reflective 43%
mysterious 29%
sad 29%
emotional 27%
challenging 22%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 22%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 38% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.41

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