The Swarm by Frank Schätzing

The Swarm

Frank Schätzing with Sally-Ann Spencer (Translator)

881 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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For more than two years, one book has taken over Germany's hardcover and paperback bestseller lists, reaching number one in Der Spiegel and setting off a frenzy in bookstores: The Swarm. Whales begin sinking ships. Toxic, eyeless crabs poison L...

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Community Reviews

3.93
based on 2,307 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 74%

mysterious: 73%

tense: 63%

informative: 58%

dark: 42%

reflective: 39%

challenging: 37%

emotional: 19%

inspiring: 11%

sad: 11%

hopeful: 4%

funny: 2%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
48% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
1% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

49% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

74% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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