32 pages • first pub 1973 (editions) user-added
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Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Description
Some inhabitants of a peaceful kingdom cannot tolerate the act of cruelty that underlies its happiness.***The story 'Omelas" was first published in [b:'New Dimensions 3' (1973)|5363188], a hard-cover science fiction anthology edited by [a:Robert S...
Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
challenging 53%
sad 28%
emotional 17%
mysterious 17%
tense 14%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | N/A: 33%Strong character development?
N/A: 46% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Child abuseMinor
Excrement, Abandonment32 pages • first pub 1973 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Some inhabitants of a peaceful kingdom cannot tolerate the act of cruelty that underlies its happiness.***The story 'Omelas" was first published in [b:'New Dimensions 3' (1973)|5363188], a hard-cover science fiction anthology edited by [a:Robert S...
Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
challenging 53%
sad 28%
emotional 17%
mysterious 17%
tense 14%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | N/A: 33%Strong character development?
N/A: 46% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuseMinor
Excrement, Abandonment