Boneshaker by Cherie Priest

Boneshaker

The Clockwork Century #1

Cherie Priest

416 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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In the early days of the Civil War, rumors of gold in the frozen Klondike brought hordes of newcomers to the Pacific Northwest. Anxious to compete, Russian prospectors commissioned inventor Leviticus Blue to create a great machine that could mine ...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 50%
mysterious 37%
dark 34%
emotional 12%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 16%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | Character: 25% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.41

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