Contest by Matthew Reilly

Contest

Matthew Reilly

330 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

The New York Public Library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge; a 100-year-old labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 830 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
tense 56%
dark 31%
mysterious 31%
challenging 28%
emotional 15%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 9%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 25% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

3.8

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