Our Tragic Universe by Scarlett Thomas

Our Tragic Universe

Scarlett Thomas

444 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary philosophy adventurous medium-paced

Description

If Kelsey Newman's theory about the end of the time is true, we are all going to live forever. But for Meg - locked in a dead-end relationship and with a deadline looming for a book that she can't write - this thought fills her with dread. Stuck i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 538 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
mysterious 42%
challenging 31%
informative 31%
inspiring 31%
emotional 21%
funny 21%
dark 15%
hopeful 15%
relaxing 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 33%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 26% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.41

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