Dark Eden by Chris Beckett

Dark Eden

Dark Eden #1

Chris Beckett

441 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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WINNER OF THE ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD - "A stunning novel and a beautiful evocation of a truly alien world."--Sunday Times (UK) "Beckett renders the terror of the darkness beyond the forests with a riveting deftness that evokes all primordial fears...

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Community Reviews Summary of 806 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
adventurous 57%
mysterious 57%
reflective 45%
tense 34%
challenging 25%
emotional 22%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
hopeful 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 38%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 28% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.57

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