One Word Kill by Mark Lawrence

204 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Ready Player One meets Stranger Things in this new novel by the bestselling author who George RR Martin describes as “an excellent writer.”In January 1986, fifteen-year-old boy-genius Nick Hayes discovers he’s dying. And it isn’t even the stranges...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,288 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 58%
tense 30%
emotional 27%
dark 17%
challenging 16%
funny 14%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 43%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.6

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