Verlaten by Michael Grant

Verlaten

Gone #1

Michael Grant

495 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Description

In a small town on the coast of California, everyone over the age of fourteen suddenly disappears, setting up a battle between the remaining town residents and the students from a local private school, as well as those who have "The Power" and are...

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Moods

adventurous 81%
dark 70%
tense 64%
mysterious 61%
emotional 31%
challenging 21%
sad 17%
funny 12%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
reflective 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 41%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 34% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.65

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