Looking Backwards by Edward Bellamy

Looking Backwards

Edward Bellamy

200 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction reflective slow-paced
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Description

The book tells the story of Julian West, a young American who, towards the end of the 19th century, falls into a deep, hypnosis-induced sleep and wakes up one hundred and thirteen years later. He finds himself in the same location (Boston, Massach...

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Community Reviews Summary of 604 reviews

Moods

reflective 67%
informative 65%
challenging 32%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 7%
dark 5%
tense 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 27%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | N/A: 20% | Character: 14% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 96% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.05

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