Tower by Bae Myung-hoon

Tower

Bae Myung-hoon with Sung Ryu (Translator)

262 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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Tower is a series of interconnected stories set in Beanstalk, a 674-story skyscraper and sovereign nation. Each story deals with how citizens living in the hypermodern high-rise deal with various influences of power in their lives: a group of rese...

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Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews

Moods

funny 55%
reflective 55%
challenging 32%
mysterious 30%
adventurous 25%
dark 17%
lighthearted 17%
hopeful 10%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 18%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 28% | Character: 27% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.83

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