A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.

A Canticle for Leibowitz

St. Leibowitz #1

Walter M. Miller Jr.

311 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Isaac Edward Leibowitz was his name⁠—a scientist who had managed to survive the Flame Deluge that destroyed civilization. But the human spirit dos not die easily, and so even in the midst of devastation and chaos, Leibowitz found a purpose. He ded...

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Moods

reflective 72%
dark 69%
challenging 54%
sad 32%
funny 27%
mysterious 24%
adventurous 20%
emotional 18%
tense 14%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 43% | Character: 11% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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