A Darkling Plain by Philip Reeve

A Darkling Plain

Mortal Engines Quartet #4

Philip Reeve

568 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
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London is a radioactive ruin.Tom and Wren discover that the old predator city hides an awesome secret that could bring an end to the war. But as they risk their lives in its dark underbelly, time is running out. Alone and far away, Hester faces a ...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
emotional 50%
dark 45%
tense 45%
sad 30%
hopeful 22%
mysterious 19%
challenging 11%
reflective 9%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 16%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

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