Timequake by Kurt Vonnegut

Timequake

Kurt Vonnegut

219 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction challenging funny reflective slow-paced
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According to science-fiction writer Kilgore Trout, a global timequake will occur in New York City on 13th February 2001. It is the moment when the universe suffers a crisis of conscience. Should it expand or make a great big bang? It decides to wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,624 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
reflective 72%
lighthearted 30%
challenging 24%
dark 21%
emotional 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 9%
sad 6%
informative 5%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 23%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 21% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.65

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