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299 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590171967
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 17 April 2007
Description
New in Paperback "A postmodern literary masterpiece." -The Times Literary Supplement Two hundred years after civilization ended in an event known as the Blast, Benedikt isn't one to complain. He's got a job--transcribing old books and presenting t...
Community Reviews Summary of 395 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
funny 54%
reflective 40%
adventurous 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 20%
tense 11%
emotional 8%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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299 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590171967
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 17 April 2007
Description
New in Paperback "A postmodern literary masterpiece." -The Times Literary Supplement Two hundred years after civilization ended in an event known as the Blast, Benedikt isn't one to complain. He's got a job--transcribing old books and presenting t...
Community Reviews Summary of 395 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
funny 54%
reflective 40%
adventurous 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 20%
tense 11%
emotional 8%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.