The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years by Chingiz Aïtmatov

The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years

Chingiz Aïtmatov

368 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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" . . . a rewarding book." --Times Literary SupplementSet in the vast windswept Central Asian steppes and the infinite reaches of galactic space, this powerful novel offers a vivid view of the culture and values of the Soviet Union's Central Asian...

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Community Reviews Summary of 172 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 76%
sad 53%
challenging 30%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 15%
dark 15%
hopeful 15%
informative 15%
mysterious 15%
funny 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

4.12

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