Sum: Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman

Sum: Tales from the Afterlives

David Eagleman

110 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy philosophy short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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At once funny, wistful and unsettling, Sum is a dazzling exploration of unexpected afterlives—each presented as a vignette that offers a stunning lens through which to see ourselves in the here and now. In one afterlife, you may find that God is t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,326 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
funny 38%
challenging 35%
inspiring 33%
emotional 29%
hopeful 29%
mysterious 28%
dark 21%
lighthearted 19%
adventurous 15%
relaxing 9%
informative 8%
sad 7%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 23%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 60% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 7% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

N/A: 76% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 64% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 10% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.05

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