The Lost Cause by Cory Doctorow

The Lost Cause

Cory Doctorow

368 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction speculative fiction thriller challenging hopeful tense fast-paced
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Description

It’s thirty years from now. We’re making progress, mitigating climate change, slowly but surely. But what about all the angry old people who can’t let go?  For young Americans a generation from now, climate change isn't controversial. It's just an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

hopeful 72%
inspiring 58%
tense 52%
adventurous 47%
emotional 44%
challenging 41%
informative 27%
reflective 27%
dark 25%
funny 25%
sad 19%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 42%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 47% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Average rating

3.71

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