A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes

A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters

Julian Barnes

320 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Beginning with an unlikely stowaway's account of life on board Noah's Ark, A History of the World in 10½ Chapters presents a surprising, subversive, fictional history of earth told from several kaleidoscopic perspectives. Noah disembarks from his ...

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Moods

reflective 86%
funny 48%
challenging 39%
adventurous 32%
hopeful 20%
emotional 18%
informative 18%
dark 16%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 6%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 29%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 31% | Plot: 28% | Character: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 36% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | No: 27% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.82

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