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A Darkling Plain

Philip Reeve
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A Darkling Plain

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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Philip Reeve

A Darkling Plain

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

533

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction

Action & Adventure
Setting

Earth • Distant Future

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

1000L

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Super Short Summary

A Darkling Plain by Philip Reeve is the fourth book in the Mortal Engines Quartet. It follows people living in a war-torn world where mobile cities consume smaller towns. As old alliances shift, characters from previous novels face new threats and challenges, ultimately leading to a climactic battle for survival and peace.

Mysterious

Dark

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

17,062 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Darkling Plain by Philip Reeve concludes the Mortal Engines quartet with a compelling mix of rich world-building and nuanced character development. While praised for its imaginative settings and emotional depth, some critics find the pacing uneven. Overall, Reeve's storytelling prowess delivers a satisfying end to the series, despite occasional narrative lulls.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Darkling Plain?

Fans of young adult dystopian novels like The Hunger Games and Divergent will enjoy A Darkling Plain by Philip Reeve, which combines adventure, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes in a richly detailed post-apocalyptic world. This book appeals to readers who appreciate action-packed stories with moral dilemmas.

4.3

17,062 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

533

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction

Action & Adventure
Setting

Earth • Distant Future

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

1000L

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