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649 pages • first pub 1980 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140058963
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Edition Pub Date: Not specified
Earthly Powers by Anthony Burgess is ideal for readers who enjoy intellectually rich, morally complex narratives that weave together grand historical tapestries with deep philosophical inquiries into power, faith, and human frailty.
Description
Anthony Burgess, author of A Clockwork Orange, is regarded as one of the most original and daring writers in the English language. His work is illuminated by a dazzling imagination, by a gift for character and plot, by a talent for surprise. In Ea...
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Moods
dark: 87%
reflective: 87%
funny: 62%
adventurous: 37%
challenging: 37%
emotional: 37%
informative: 37%
inspiring: 37%
mysterious: 25%
sad: 25%
tense: 25%
lighthearted: 12%
relaxing: 12%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Racism, Rape649 pages • first pub 1980 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140058963
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Edition Pub Date: Not specified
Earthly Powers by Anthony Burgess is ideal for readers who enjoy intellectually rich, morally complex narratives that weave together grand historical tapestries with deep philosophical inquiries into power, faith, and human frailty.
Description
Anthony Burgess, author of A Clockwork Orange, is regarded as one of the most original and daring writers in the English language. His work is illuminated by a dazzling imagination, by a gift for character and plot, by a talent for surprise. In Ea...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 87%
reflective: 87%
funny: 62%
adventurous: 37%
challenging: 37%
emotional: 37%
informative: 37%
inspiring: 37%
mysterious: 25%
sad: 25%
tense: 25%
lighthearted: 12%
relaxing: 12%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Racism, Rape