Our Tragic Universe by Scarlett Thomas

Our Tragic Universe

Scarlett Thomas

374 pages first pub 2010 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary philosophy mysterious reflective slow-paced
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If Kelsey Newman's theory about the end of the time is true, we are all going to live forever. But for Meg - locked in a dead-end relationship and with a deadline looming for a book that she can't write - this thought fills her with dread. Stuck i...

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Community Reviews

3.39
based on 883 reviews

Moods

reflective: 100%

mysterious: 40%

challenging: 30%

informative: 26%

emotional: 23%

hopeful: 23%

inspiring: 23%

sad: 20%

dark: 13%

funny: 13%

adventurous: 10%

relaxing: 10%

lighthearted: 3%

tense: 3%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
55% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose A mix
96% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

61% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
86% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

83% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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