Borne by Jeff VanderMeer

368 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction speculative fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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The dark, dangerous, funny and uplifting new novel from the author of Annihilation, the inspiration for the major motion picture directed by Alex Garland. ‘Neither of us had control of our monsters anymore’ In a ruined city of the future, R...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,178 reviews

Moods

dark 67%
mysterious 64%
adventurous 62%
emotional 43%
tense 41%
challenging 36%
reflective 35%
sad 24%
hopeful 20%
funny 16%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 28%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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