The Black Locomotive by Rian Hughes
The Black Locomotive

Rian Hughes

The Black Locomotive

Rian Hughes

400 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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London is built from concrete, steel and the creative urge. Old technology gives way to the new. Progress is inevitable - but is it more fragile than its inhabitants realise? A strange anomaly is uncovered in the new top-secret Crossrail extension...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 80%
tense 38%
challenging 23%
dark 23%
informative 19%
reflective 19%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 23%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 18% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 26%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

3.79

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