Shift by Hugh Howey

603 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platform that would one day allow robots smaller than human cells to make medical diagnoses, conduct repairs, and even self-propagate. In the same year, the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,453 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
mysterious 67%
adventurous 58%
tense 56%
emotional 30%
challenging 25%
sad 24%
reflective 20%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 21%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 25% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 27% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.98

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