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The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave, #1)

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Young Adult Science Fiction Fiction Fantasy Romance

by Rick Yancey

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4.10 (260K ratings)
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description 457 pages

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 260K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 457 pages.

About The 5th Wave

After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one.Now, it's the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scattered Earth's last survivors. To stay alone is to stay alive, Cassie believes, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan Walker may be Cassie's only hope for rescuing her brother-or even saving herself. But Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. To give up or to get up.

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Author Rick Yancey
Published 2013
Pages 457
Genres Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Romance
Average Rating 4.10 / 5.00
Total Ratings 260,048

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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260K ratings
With a rating of 4.10, The 5th Wave is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs on par. With 260K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

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This Book
4.03
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The 5th Wave?

The 5th Wave is categorized as Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The 5th Wave worth reading?

Based on 260K reader ratings, The 5th Wave has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The 5th Wave?

The 5th Wave has 457 pages.

Who wrote The 5th Wave?

The 5th Wave was written by Rick Yancey. It was first published in 2013.

What is the ISBN for The 5th Wave?

The ISBN-13 for The 5th Wave is 9780399162410.0.

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