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156 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780586038413
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grafton Books
Publication date: 01 May 1971
Description
"The Lathe of Heaven" is George Orr's story - a man who dreams things into being, for better or for worse. It is a dark vision and a warning - a fable of power uncontrolled and uncontrollable - a truly prescient and startling view of humanity, and...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,626 reviews
Moods
mysterious 48%
dark 45%
challenging 39%
tense 33%
adventurous 30%
emotional 26%
hopeful 14%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
funny 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 29% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, GaslightingModerate
Genocide, War, Drug useMinor
Drug abuse, Racism, Homophobia156 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780586038413
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grafton Books
Publication date: 01 May 1971
Description
"The Lathe of Heaven" is George Orr's story - a man who dreams things into being, for better or for worse. It is a dark vision and a warning - a fable of power uncontrolled and uncontrollable - a truly prescient and startling view of humanity, and...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,626 reviews
Moods
mysterious 48%
dark 45%
challenging 39%
tense 33%
adventurous 30%
emotional 26%
hopeful 14%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
funny 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 29% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, GaslightingModerate
Genocide, War, Drug useMinor
Drug abuse, Racism, Homophobia