Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden

Tomorrow, When the War Began

Tomorrow #1

John Marsden

276 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction dystopian young adult adventurous tense fast-paced

Description

When Ellie and her friends return from a camping trip in the Australian bush, they find things hideously wrong — their families are gone. Gradually they begin to comprehend that their country has been invaded and everyone in their town has been ta...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
tense 69%
dark 42%
emotional 33%
challenging 22%
mysterious 19%
sad 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
funny 11%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 37%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.89

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