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Partials (Partials Sequence, #1)

Dan Wells
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Partials (Partials Sequence, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012

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Dan Wells

Partials (Partials Sequence, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

468

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North America • Future

Publication Year

2012

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL810L

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Super Short Summary

Partials by Dan Wells is a dystopian novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity faces extinction. Following a devastating plague and the rebellion of engineered beings called Partials, a teenage medic, Kira Walker, seeks to discover a cure to save humanity and uncover truths about the Partials themselves.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

60,560 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dan Wells' Partials is praised for its compelling world-building and strong, relatable protagonist. Readers appreciate the novel's exploration of humanity and ethical dilemmas in a dystopian setting. However, some critics note pacing issues and predictability in the plot. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read with a balance of action and philosophical depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Partials (Partials Sequence, #1)?

Readers who enjoy Partials by Dan Wells are typically fans of young adult dystopian fiction with strong female protagonists and intense world-building. Comparable to Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games and Veronica Roth’s Divergent, this novel appeals to those who appreciate high-stakes survival and ethical dilemmas in a post-apocalyptic setting.

4.2

60,560 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

468

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North America • Future

Publication Year

2012

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL810L

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