Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

Leviathan

Leviathan #1

Scott Westerfeld with Keith Thompson (Illustrator)

440 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

It is the cusp of World War I, and all the European powers are arming up. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, steam-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The British Darwinists employ fabricated animals as their ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,342 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 25%
lighthearted 24%
mysterious 19%
tense 19%
emotional 17%
informative 6%
dark 4%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
hopeful 2%
sad 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 46%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 23% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.83

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