176 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060512743
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial Modern Classics
Publication date: 19 August 2003
Description
A classic science fiction novel by one of the greatest writers of the genre, set in a future world where one man's dreams control the fate of humanity. In a future world racked by violence and environmental catastrophes, George Orr wakes up one da...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,445 reviews
Moods
dark 48%
mysterious 48%
challenging 39%
tense 32%
adventurous 31%
emotional 26%
sad 14%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 8%
funny 5%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 31% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, GaslightingModerate
Genocide, War, AbleismMinor
Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism176 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060512743
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial Modern Classics
Publication date: 19 August 2003
Description
A classic science fiction novel by one of the greatest writers of the genre, set in a future world where one man's dreams control the fate of humanity. In a future world racked by violence and environmental catastrophes, George Orr wakes up one da...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,445 reviews
Moods
dark 48%
mysterious 48%
challenging 39%
tense 32%
adventurous 31%
emotional 26%
sad 14%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 8%
funny 5%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 31% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, GaslightingModerate
Genocide, War, AbleismMinor
Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism