The Slynx by Tatyana Tolstaya

The Slynx

Tatyana Tolstaya with Jamey Gambrell (Translator)

299 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 395 reviews

Moods

challenging 68%
dark 68%
funny 54%
reflective 40%
adventurous 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 20%
tense 11%
emotional 8%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 50%
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

3.66

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