Kalahari by Jessica Khoury

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Survivor meets James Bond in this page-turning mix of realism and science fiction. --Voice of Youth AdvocatesDeep in the Kalahari Desert, a Corpus lab protects a dangerous secret...But what happens when that secret takes on a life of its own?When ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
emotional 50%
informative 25%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.95

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