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212 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781494840174
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 30 December 2013
Description
First published nearly 70 years ago, this masterpiece is regarded as one of the most influential science fiction novels of the 20th century. Olaf Stapledon creates a history of the evolution of humankind over the next two billion years, and has lo...
Community Reviews Summary of 358 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
inspiring 42%
adventurous 34%
dark 30%
hopeful 26%
mysterious 23%
informative 19%
sad 15%
emotional 11%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | N/A: 18% | Character: 3% | A mix: 3%Strong character development?
No: 56% | N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
N/A: 62% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 29% | N/A: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, Colonisation, Death
212 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781494840174
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 30 December 2013
Description
First published nearly 70 years ago, this masterpiece is regarded as one of the most influential science fiction novels of the 20th century. Olaf Stapledon creates a history of the evolution of humankind over the next two billion years, and has lo...
Community Reviews Summary of 358 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
inspiring 42%
adventurous 34%
dark 30%
hopeful 26%
mysterious 23%
informative 19%
sad 15%
emotional 11%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | N/A: 18% | Character: 3% | A mix: 3%Strong character development?
No: 56% | N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
N/A: 62% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 29% | N/A: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, Colonisation, Death