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256 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593450147
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A “sharp, amusing story” (The Guardian) about the fountain of youth and its implications for women’s rights, by one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant—and neglected—science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called “the best writ...
Community Reviews Summary of 553 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
challenging 36%
adventurous 27%
tense 24%
dark 21%
emotional 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 13%
informative 13%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 9%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 36% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 36% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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Alcohol, Blood, ClassismMinor
Sexism, Misogyny, Death
256 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593450147
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A “sharp, amusing story” (The Guardian) about the fountain of youth and its implications for women’s rights, by one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant—and neglected—science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called “the best writ...
Community Reviews Summary of 553 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
challenging 36%
adventurous 27%
tense 24%
dark 21%
emotional 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 13%
informative 13%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 9%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 36% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 36% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Blood, ClassismMinor
Sexism, Misogyny, Death