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386 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062421074
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 29 September 2015
Description
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. To do this ...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,500 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
adventurous 46%
inspiring 43%
hopeful 36%
emotional 22%
informative 17%
tense 15%
dark 12%
mysterious 9%
sad 8%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 43% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexual assault, Police brutality, Gun violenceModerate
Violence386 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062421074
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 29 September 2015
Description
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. To do this ...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,500 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
adventurous 46%
inspiring 43%
hopeful 36%
emotional 22%
informative 17%
tense 15%
dark 12%
mysterious 9%
sad 8%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 43% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Police brutality, Gun violenceModerate
Violence