Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank

Alas, Babylon

Pat Frank

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fiction classics science fiction challenging reflective tense slow-paced
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This true modern masterpiece is built around the two fateful words that make up the title and herald the end--"Alas, Babylon." When a nuclear holocaust ravages the United States, a thousand years of civilization are stripped away overnight, and te...

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Moods

dark 57%
tense 46%
adventurous 41%
challenging 31%
hopeful 31%
emotional 28%
reflective 26%
sad 20%
informative 12%
inspiring 7%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 26%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 41% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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