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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
Fun and intriguing thought experiment, the satire was unexpected and very clever, as good as any 20th century equivalent I've read.
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
medium-paced
informative
reflective
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Abbott is able to envision multiple allegorical worlds to represent the different dimensions and how they might be perceived to others lacking or gaining additional dimensions, and yet he can't seem to fathom the idea of women as anything other than lesser beings to men - in dimension, in intellect, in importance - and this is how he defines them. No matter the complete re-envisioning of perception, governance, society, or education in each of the three worlds, he can't seem to stretch his imagination beyond this point for women. I know he hints that the lack of education for women in Flatland was the cause of many issues, but the Sphere - from our own world of Space - sends away Square's wife when explaining the 3rd dimension to him. Why is this kept consistent in each world and never given the increased dimension that provides the satire with each new meeting of the worlds?
A fun little mathematical and theological exercise, and a good starting point for imagining dimensions beyond the 3 (or 4) we can perceive, but this book neglects to truly reflect on the social issues it abstracts and satirizes along with its geometry.
A fun little mathematical and theological exercise, and a good starting point for imagining dimensions beyond the 3 (or 4) we can perceive, but this book neglects to truly reflect on the social issues it abstracts and satirizes along with its geometry.
slow-paced
A fun little satire on human culture in the 19th century was a nice light read, but the fact that the story itself didn't start until 70% of the way through the book was a little frustrating. Felt more like reading a history novel before the very short story takes place, which to me isn't as exciting.
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Digital version lacked illustrations. Probably not the best choice.