Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany

Babel-17

Samuel R. Delany

311 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

The Nebula Award Winner: “By looking at a typical space opera adventure from a different angle, Delany . . . give[s] us a weird, welcoming book” (Tor.com).  At twenty-six, Rydra Wong is the most popular poet in the five settled galaxies. Almost te...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,304 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 61%
challenging 52%
reflective 28%
tense 19%
informative 12%
emotional 9%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
dark 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 44%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 37% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.66

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