The Last Town on Earth by Thomas Mullen

The Last Town on Earth

Thomas Mullen

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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During World War I, the influenza pandemic ultimately killed more people around the world than the war itself. The Last Town on Earth takes as its launching point a striking historical footnote: some uninfected towns were so terrified of the surro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 501 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
emotional 44%
sad 33%
adventurous 27%
informative 22%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.6

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