Specials by Scott Westerfeld

384 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous fast-paced
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Tally thought they were a rumor, but now she’s one of them. A Special. A super-amped fighting machine, engineered to keep the uglies down and the pretties stupid. But maybe being perfectly programmed with strength and focus isn’t better than an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18,437 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
tense 46%
dark 34%
emotional 30%
challenging 19%
mysterious 17%
reflective 15%
hopeful 11%
sad 10%
inspiring 6%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 23% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.57

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