Earth Abides by George R. Stewart

Earth Abides

George R. Stewart

13 hours, 54 minutes first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction science fiction reflective slow-paced
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An instant classic upon its original publication in 1949 and winner of the first International Fantasy Award, Earth Abides ranks with On the Beach and Riddley Walker as one of our most provocative and finely wrought post-apocalyptic works of liter...

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Moods

reflective 79%
dark 35%
sad 35%
hopeful 33%
adventurous 32%
emotional 29%
challenging 14%
inspiring 11%
tense 8%
informative 7%
mysterious 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 41%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.69

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