A History of What Comes Next by Sylvain Neuvel

A History of What Comes Next

Take Them to the Stars #1

Sylvain Neuvel

290 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous challenging tense fast-paced
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Showing that truth is stranger than fiction, Sylvain Neuvel's A History of What Comes Next weaves a sci-fi thriller that blends a fast moving, darkly satirical look at 1930s rocketry with the amorality of progress, and the nature of violence.Alway...

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Community Reviews Summary of 963 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 55%
tense 51%
dark 44%
informative 35%
emotional 21%
challenging 18%
reflective 13%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 9%
funny 6%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 20% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.63

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