A Canticle For Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.

A Canticle For Leibowitz

St. Leibowitz #1

Walter M. Miller Jr.

336 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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 The classic science fiction novel of a future dark age and humanity’s new renaissanceIt is a new dark age of fear and ignorance.An atomic Flame Deluge has ravaged the earth, and humanity’s survivors have turned against science.In the depths of a ...

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Moods

reflective 72%
dark 69%
challenging 54%
sad 32%
funny 27%
mysterious 24%
adventurous 20%
emotional 18%
tense 14%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 43% | Character: 11% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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