Anathem by Neal Stephenson

Anathem

Neal Stephenson

981 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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This is the latest magnificent creation from the award-winning author of "Cryptonomicon and the Baroque Cycle" trilogy. Erasmas, 'Raz', is a young avout living in the Concent, a sanctuary for mathematicians, scientists, and philosophers. Three tim...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,465 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
challenging 70%
mysterious 63%
reflective 53%
informative 36%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
funny 13%
emotional 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 3%
dark 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 26%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 41% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.14

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