The Original by Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal

The Original

Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal

3 hours, 25 minutes • first pub 2020 (view editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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The Original is ideal for readers who enjoy fast-paced, thought-provoking science fiction with a blend of ethical dilemmas, mysterious identity quests, and high-stakes action.

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Hugo Award-winning authors Brandon Sanderson and Mary Robinette Kowal team up in this exclusive audio-first production of The Original, a sci-fi thriller set in a world where one woman fights to know her true identity and survive the forces that t...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 2,435 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 78%

adventurous: 58%

tense: 55%

dark: 44%

reflective: 23%

emotional: 21%

challenging: 15%

sad: 8%

inspiring: 2%

informative: 1%

Pace

80% of readers chose fast
19% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

31% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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