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
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The Nebula Award WinnerAt twenty-six, Rydra Wong is the most popular poet in the five settled galaxies. Almost telepathically perceptive, she has written poems that capture the mood of mankind after two decades of savage war. Since the invasion, E...

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Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 56%
challenging 50%
reflective 27%
tense 15%
informative 11%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 44%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 40% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.65

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