Wayward by Chuck Wendig

803 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction dystopian speculative fiction thriller adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
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Five years ago, ordinary Americans fell under the grip of a strange new malady that caused them to sleepwalk across the country to a destination only they knew. They were followed on their quest by the shepherds: friends and family who gave up eve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
dark 77%
tense 68%
emotional 62%
mysterious 46%
challenging 35%
sad 35%
hopeful 34%
reflective 31%
funny 24%
inspiring 9%
informative 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 16%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 22% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.27

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