The Strange by Nathan Ballingrud

The Strange

Nathan Ballingrud

304 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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1931, New Galveston, Mars: Fourteen-year-old Anabelle Crisp sets off through the wastelands of the Strange to find Silas Mundt’s gang who have stolen her mother’s voice, destroyed her father, and left her solely with a need for vengeance.Since Ana...

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Community Reviews Summary of 357 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 71%
dark 69%
tense 55%
emotional 45%
sad 32%
reflective 21%
challenging 18%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 22%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 25% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.8

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