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412 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9798674040798
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 10 August 2020
Description
Last and First Men: A Story of the Near and Far Future is a "future history" science fiction novel written in 1930 by the British author Olaf Stapledon. First published nearly 70 years ago, this masterpiece is regarded as one of the most influenti...
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
412 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9798674040798
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 10 August 2020
Description
Last and First Men: A Story of the Near and Far Future is a "future history" science fiction novel written in 1930 by the British author Olaf Stapledon. First published nearly 70 years ago, this masterpiece is regarded as one of the most influenti...
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