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160 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140061401
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A startling, imaginative novel from the winner of the Nobel Prize in LiteratureA violent war for equality has come to the white suburbs, driving out the ruling minorityFor years, it had been what is called a “deteriorating situation.” Now all over...
Community Reviews Summary of 649 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
reflective 59%
dark 27%
emotional 21%
informative 10%
mysterious 8%
sad 8%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 27% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, ClassismMinor
War160 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140061401
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A startling, imaginative novel from the winner of the Nobel Prize in LiteratureA violent war for equality has come to the white suburbs, driving out the ruling minorityFor years, it had been what is called a “deteriorating situation.” Now all over...
Community Reviews Summary of 649 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
reflective 59%
dark 27%
emotional 21%
informative 10%
mysterious 8%
sad 8%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 27% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, ClassismMinor
War