Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman

Einstein's Dreams

Alan Lightman

144 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective fast-paced
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A modern classic, Einstein's Dreams is a fictional collage of stories dreamed by Albert Einstein in 1905, about time, relativity and physics. As the defiant but sensitive young genius is creating his theory of relativity, a new conception of time,...

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Moods

reflective 88%
inspiring 31%
mysterious 23%
informative 21%
challenging 20%
relaxing 20%
lighthearted 13%
emotional 12%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 9%
funny 5%
sad 4%
dark 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 26%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 57% | Plot: 29% | A mix: 9% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | N/A: 43% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 64% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 47% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 42% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 3%

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4.01

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