Mockingbird by Walter Tevis

Mockingbird

Walter Tevis

278 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark reflective medium-paced
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In a dying world where humans are drugged and lulled by electronic bliss, where there are no children, where some would rather burn themselves alive than endure, Spofforth is the most perfect machine ever created. But his only desire is cease to b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 621 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
dark 50%
sad 40%
emotional 38%
adventurous 30%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 27%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 10%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 76%
fast 11%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.02

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