The Future by Catherine Leroux

The Future

Catherine Leroux with Susan Ouriou (Translator)

309 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary speculative fiction dark mysterious sad slow-paced
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In an alternate history in which the French never surrendered Detroit, children protect their own kingdom in the trees. Looking for answers, and her missing granddaughters, Gloria moves into the house where her daughter was murdered. A stranger in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

dark 67%
challenging 51%
mysterious 45%
emotional 42%
sad 42%
reflective 40%
adventurous 36%
hopeful 30%
tense 28%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.52

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