The Mount by Carol Emshwiller

The Mount

Carol Emshwiller

240 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced
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Charley is an athlete. He wants to be painted crossing the finish line, in his racing silks, with a medal around his neck. But Charley isn't a runner. He is a human mount, the property of one of the alien invaders called Hoots. Charley hasn't seen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
reflective 71%
dark 28%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 42%
fast 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.52

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