Dark Design by Philip José Farmer

461 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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Milton Firebrass, once Mark Twain's enemy and now his greatest ally, plans to build a giant airship that can fly to the North Pole of Riverworld. Once there, he hopes to learn the secret of the mysterious tower that dominates the landscape and fin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.34

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