Borne by Jeff VanderMeer

336 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction speculative fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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In a ruined, nameless city of the future, a woman named Rachel, who makes her living as a scavenger, finds a creature she names “Borne” entangled in the fur of Mord, a gigantic, despotic bear. Mord once prowled the corridors of the biotech organiz...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,122 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
mysterious 64%
adventurous 62%
emotional 43%
tense 41%
challenging 36%
reflective 35%
sad 24%
hopeful 20%
funny 16%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 28%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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