La Historia de Tu Vida by Ted Chiang

La Historia de Tu Vida

Ted Chiang with Luis García Prado (Translator)

336 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories challenging reflective medium-paced
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A tower that rises above the Mesopotamian plain until it touches the vault of heaven. Two men who reach such a high degree of intelligence that they resemble gods. The proof that mathematics is meaningless. An alien language that allows those who ...

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Moods

reflective 82%
challenging 60%
mysterious 39%
adventurous 34%
emotional 26%
informative 25%
inspiring 24%
dark 22%
hopeful 10%
tense 10%
sad 7%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 34% | N/A: 8% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 19% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 29% | No: 20% | N/A: 15%

Average rating

4.21

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