We Who Are About To . . . by Joanna Russ

We Who Are About To . . .

Joanna Russ

139 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction feminism science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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One woman resists the demands of her fellow stranded survivors on an inhospitable planet in this “elegant and electric . . . tour-de-force” (Samuel R. Delany). In this stunning and boldly imagined novel, an explosion leaves the passengers of a sta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 68%
reflective 56%
sad 28%
emotional 24%
tense 24%
funny 12%
adventurous 8%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.46

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