A History of What Comes Next by Sylvain Neuvel

A History of What Comes Next

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Sylvain Neuvel

304 pages • first pub 2020 (view editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous challenging tense fast-paced
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A History of What Comes Next is ideal for readers who enjoy speculative historical thrillers that reimagine pivotal events with secretive, high-stakes forces guiding humanity’s progress.

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Showing that truth is stranger than fiction, Sylvain Neuvel's A History of What Comes Next weaves a sci-fi thriller that blends a fast moving, darkly satirical look at 1930s rocketry with the amorality of progress, and the nature of violence.Alway...

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Community Reviews

3.63
based on 1,398 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 80%

mysterious: 55%

tense: 52%

dark: 42%

informative: 37%

emotional: 22%

challenging: 18%

reflective: 12%

hopeful: 10%

inspiring: 10%

funny: 7%

sad: 5%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

41% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

21% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

54% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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