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

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 15 reviews

Moods

hopeful 80%
challenging 70%
inspiring 60%
tense 60%
adventurous 30%
dark 30%
emotional 30%
informative 30%
funny 20%
sad 20%
reflective 10%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.83

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