Timequake by Kurt Vonnegut

Timequake

Kurt Vonnegut

276 pages first pub 1997 (editions) user-added

fiction classics science fiction challenging funny reflective slow-paced
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According to science-fiction writer Kilgore Trout, a global timequake will occur in New York City on 13th February 2001. It is the moment when the universe suffers a crisis of conscience. Should it expand or make a great big bang? It decides to wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,634 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
reflective 72%
lighthearted 30%
challenging 26%
dark 21%
emotional 21%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 11%
sad 6%
informative 5%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 22%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 21% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.65

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