Only You Can Save Mankind by Terry Pratchett

Only You Can Save Mankind

Johnny Maxwell #1

Terry Pratchett

237 pages • first pub 1992 (view editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous funny fast-paced
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Ideal for readers who enjoy thought-provoking, humorous adventures that blend gaming culture with ethical dilemmas in a fast-paced, coming-of-age narrative.

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As the mighty alien fleet from the latest computer game thunders across the screen, Johnny prepares to blow them into the usual million pieces. And they send him a message: We surrender.They're not supposed to do that! They're supposed to die. And...

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Community Reviews

3.63
based on 1,530 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 93%

funny: 51%

lighthearted: 34%

reflective: 32%

hopeful: 21%

emotional: 17%

tense: 17%

inspiring: 9%

challenging: 7%

mysterious: 7%

dark: 4%

relaxing: 3%

sad: 3%

Pace

64% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

37% of readers chose Plot
43% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

61% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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