Hum by Helen Phillips

272 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction speculative fiction dark reflective tense medium-paced
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In a city addled by climate change and populated by intelligent robots called “hums”, May loses her job to artificial intelligence. In a desperate bid to resolve her family’s debt and secure their future for another few months, she becomes a guine...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
tense 69%
emotional 53%
reflective 53%
mysterious 30%
adventurous 15%
sad 15%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.07

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