Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut

Harrison Bergeron

Kurt Vonnegut

9 pages first pub 1961 (editions) user-added

fiction classics science fiction short stories dark reflective fast-paced
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It is the year 2081. Because of Amendments 211, 212, and 213 to the Constitution, every American is fully equal, meaning that no one is stupider, uglier, weaker, or slower than anyone else. The Handicapper General and a team of agents ensure that ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,419 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
reflective 51%
funny 26%
tense 26%
sad 25%
mysterious 21%
challenging 17%
emotional 14%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 86%
medium 10%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 25% | Character: 11% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.03

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