Sand by Hugh Howey

336 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
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The old world is buried. A new one has been forged atop the shifting dunes. Here in this land of howling wind and infernal sand, four siblings find themselves scattered and lost. Their father was a sand diver, one of the elite few who could travel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,607 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
tense 64%
dark 50%
mysterious 45%
emotional 29%
sad 18%
challenging 10%
reflective 9%
hopeful 6%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 20% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.78

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