Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions

Edwin A. Abbott

160 pages first pub 1884 (editions)

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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions, though written in 1884, is still considered useful in thinking about multiple dimensions. It is also seen as a satirical depiction of Victorian society and its hierarchies. A square, who is a resident of the...

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Moods

informative 57%
reflective 55%
challenging 42%
funny 32%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 3%
dark 2%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 39%
slow 38%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | N/A: 19% | Character: 18% | A mix: 17%

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: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 11%

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3.63

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