The Last and First Men by Olaf Stapledon
The Last and First Men

Olaf Stapledon

The Last and First Men

Olaf Stapledon

297 pages first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy science fiction adventurous challenging dark slow-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 358 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 57%
inspiring 42%
adventurous 34%
dark 30%
hopeful 26%
mysterious 23%
informative 19%
sad 15%
emotional 11%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 16%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | N/A: 18% | Character: 3% | A mix: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 62% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 29% | N/A: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.61

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