The Lord of Opium by Nancy Farmer

The Lord of Opium

Matteo Alacran #2

Nancy Farmer with Raúl Esparza (Narrator)

11 hours, 31 minutes first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced
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As the teenage ruler of his own country, Matt must cope with clones and cartels in this “electric blend of horrors and beauty” (Publishers Weekly), the riveting sequel to the modern classic House of the Scorpion, winner of the National Book Award,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 837 reviews

Moods

adventurous 79%
dark 67%
tense 52%
mysterious 38%
emotional 32%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
hopeful 14%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 25%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 34% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.67

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