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578 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553562736
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra Books
Publication date: 01 August 1993
Description
Five years in the writing by one of science fiction's most honored authors, Doomsday Book is a storytelling triumph. Connie Willis draws upon her understanding of the universalities of human nature to explore the ageless issues of evil, suffering ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,818 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
dark 59%
sad 54%
tense 42%
challenging 26%
informative 23%
mysterious 21%
reflective 16%
funny 12%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 34% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, Child deathModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, ClassismMinor
Alcohol
578 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553562736
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra Books
Publication date: 01 August 1993
Description
Five years in the writing by one of science fiction's most honored authors, Doomsday Book is a storytelling triumph. Connie Willis draws upon her understanding of the universalities of human nature to explore the ageless issues of evil, suffering ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,818 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
dark 59%
sad 54%
tense 42%
challenging 26%
informative 23%
mysterious 21%
reflective 16%
funny 12%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Plot: 34% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, Child deathModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, ClassismMinor
Alcohol