Engine Summer by John Crowley

Engine Summer

John Crowley

209 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

Born into the community of Truthful Speakers one thousand years after the Storm, he was raised on stories of the old days -- a world filled with saints, a world in which all things were possible, a world which finally destroyed itself. In love wit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 69%
mysterious 69%
sad 46%
adventurous 23%
emotional 23%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Average rating

3.92

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