Desolation Road by Ian McDonald

365 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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It all began thirty years ago on Mars, with a greenperson. But by the time it all finished, the town of Desolation Road had experienced every conceivable abnormality from Adam Black's Wonderful Travelling Chautauqua and Educational 'Stravaganza (c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
mysterious 50%
emotional 40%
funny 40%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
challenging 30%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 30%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 30%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.7

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