The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Gene Wolfe, Gene Wolfe

The Fifth Head of Cerberus

Gene Wolfe, Gene Wolfe

222 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction literary science fiction speculative fiction challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
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Far from Earth two sister planets, Sainte Anne and Sainte Croix, circle each other. It is said that a race of shapeshifting aliens once lived here, only to become extinct when human colonists arrived. But one man believes they still exist, somewhe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 571 reviews

Moods

challenging 81%
mysterious 75%
dark 62%
reflective 48%
adventurous 29%
tense 15%
emotional 13%
sad 12%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 41%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 34% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.97

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