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Ira Levin
318 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781453217634
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The story is set in a seemingly perfect global society. Uniformity is the defining feature; there is only one language and all ethnic groups have been eugenically merged into one race called “The Family.” The world is ruled by a central computer c...
Community Reviews Summary of 661 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
dark 50%
reflective 46%
tense 40%
challenging 21%
emotional 15%
hopeful 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 3%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 26% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Misogyny, Kidnapping, ViolenceMinor
Lesbophobia, Suicide—
Ira Levin
318 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781453217634
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The story is set in a seemingly perfect global society. Uniformity is the defining feature; there is only one language and all ethnic groups have been eugenically merged into one race called “The Family.” The world is ruled by a central computer c...
Community Reviews Summary of 661 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
dark 50%
reflective 46%
tense 40%
challenging 21%
emotional 15%
hopeful 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 3%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Plot: 26% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Misogyny, Kidnapping, ViolenceMinor
Lesbophobia, Suicide