Earth Abides by George R. Stewart

Earth Abides

George R. Stewart

345 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction science fiction reflective slow-paced
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Description

A disease of unparalleled destructive force has sprung up almost simultaneously in every corner of the globe, all but destroying the human race. One survivor, strangely immune to the effects of the epidemic, ventures forward to experience a world ...

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Moods

reflective 79%
dark 35%
sad 35%
hopeful 33%
adventurous 32%
emotional 29%
challenging 14%
inspiring 11%
tense 8%
informative 7%
mysterious 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 41%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.68

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