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240 pages • first pub 1888 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451527639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Classics
Publication date: 01 May 2000
Description
One of the best-selling books of its era, Looking Backwards presents a science-fiction-influenced twist on standard political philosophy. In the novel, protagonist Julian West finds himself transported to twenty-first century America, which has be...
Community Reviews Summary of 606 reviews
Moods
informative 63%
challenging 34%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 7%
dark 4%
tense 4%
emotional 2%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | N/A: 19% | Character: 13% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 97% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 17%Average rating
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240 pages • first pub 1888 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451527639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Classics
Publication date: 01 May 2000
Description
One of the best-selling books of its era, Looking Backwards presents a science-fiction-influenced twist on standard political philosophy. In the novel, protagonist Julian West finds himself transported to twenty-first century America, which has be...
Community Reviews Summary of 606 reviews
Moods
informative 63%
challenging 34%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 7%
dark 4%
tense 4%
emotional 2%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 61% | N/A: 19% | Character: 13% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 97% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.