Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey

Leviathan Wakes

The Expanse #1

James S.A. Corey

573 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Leviathan Wakes is the first book in the New York Times bestselling and Hugo-award winning Expanse series - over 4 million copies sold worldwide.Humanity has colonised the solar system - Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt and beyond - but the stars...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 60%
tense 55%
dark 49%
emotional 20%
funny 17%
challenging 14%
reflective 8%
sad 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 34%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 38% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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