Peace by Gene Wolfe

Peace

Gene Wolfe

272 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror science fiction challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Description

The melancholy memoir of Alden Dennis Weer, an embittered old man living in a small midwestern town, reveals a miraculous dimension. For Weer's imagination has the power to obliterate time and reshape reality, transcending even death itself.

Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 73%
dark 69%
reflective 65%
sad 39%
tense 21%
emotional 17%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 21% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 33% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

4.23

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