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514 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432871376
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: 27 November 2019
Description
"THE UNIVERSE BEGAN AS AN ENORMOUS BREATH BEING HELD." In these nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity's oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine. In "The Merchant a...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,233 reviews
Moods
challenging 49%
mysterious 32%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 29%
emotional 28%
hopeful 23%
informative 23%
dark 15%
sad 7%
funny 5%
tense 4%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 34% | N/A: 7% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 16% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 12% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Addiction, Gun violence, Domestic abuseModerate
Grief, Murder, DeathMinor
Car accident, Drug abuse, Animal cruelty
514 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432871376
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: 27 November 2019
Description
"THE UNIVERSE BEGAN AS AN ENORMOUS BREATH BEING HELD." In these nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity's oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine. In "The Merchant a...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,233 reviews
Moods
challenging 49%
mysterious 32%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 29%
emotional 28%
hopeful 23%
informative 23%
dark 15%
sad 7%
funny 5%
tense 4%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 34% | N/A: 7% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 16% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 12% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Gun violence, Domestic abuseModerate
Grief, Murder, DeathMinor
Car accident, Drug abuse, Animal cruelty