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Among Others

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Fantasy Fiction Young Adult Science Fiction

by Jo Walton

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3.68 (14.8K ratings)
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description 304 pages

Among Others by Jo Walton holds a well received rating of 3.68 out of 5, based on 14.8K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 304 pages.

About Among Others

Startling, unusual, and yet irresistably readable, Among Others is at once the compelling story of a young woman struggling to escape a troubled childhood, a brilliant diary of first encounters with the great novels of modern fantasy and science fiction, and a spellbinding tale of escape from ancient enchantment.Raised by a half-mad mother who dabbled in magic, Morwenna Phelps found refuge in two worlds. As a child growing up in Wales, she and her twin sister played among the spirits who made their homes in industrial ruins, but her mind found freedom and promise in the science fiction novels that were her closest companions. When her mother tries to bend the spirits to dark ends with deadly results, Mori is sent away and must try to come to terms with what has happened without falling prey to the darkness.

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Author Jo Walton
Published 2011
Pages 304
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Science Fiction
Average Rating 3.68 / 5.00
Total Ratings 14,761

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.7
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14.8K ratings
With a rating of 3.68, Among Others is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.68
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Among Others?

Among Others is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Among Others worth reading?

Based on 14.8K reader ratings, Among Others has an average score of 3.68 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Among Others?

Among Others has 304 pages.

Who wrote Among Others?

Among Others was written by Jo Walton. It was first published in 2011.

What is the ISBN for Among Others?

The ISBN-13 for Among Others is 9780765321530.0.

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