Flatland (Enhanced Illustrated Edition) by Edwin A. Abbott

Flatland (Enhanced Illustrated Edition)

Edwin A. Abbott

112 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

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First published in 1884, Edwin A. Abbott's classic novella is many things: a biting social satire on Victorian society, an exhortation to literally think outside the box (or, if you're a privileged Spacelander, outside the cube), and above all a t...

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Moods

informative 58%
reflective 55%
challenging 42%
funny 32%
lighthearted 23%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 3%
dark 2%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 38%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | Character: 18% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 32% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.63

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