Boneshaker by Cherie Priest

416 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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In the early days of the Civil War, rumors of gold in the frozen Klondike brought hordes of newcomers to the Pacific Northwest. Anxious to compete, Russian prospectors commissioned inventor Leviticus Blue to create a great machine that could mine ...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
tense 50%
mysterious 38%
dark 34%
emotional 11%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 26% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.41

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