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981 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061474101
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 25 August 2009
Description
Anathem is perhaps the most brilliant literary invention to date from the incomparable Neal Stephenson, who rocked the world with Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, and The Baroque Cycle. Now he imagines an alternate universe where scientists, philosopher...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,466 reviews
Moods
challenging 70%
mysterious 63%
reflective 53%
informative 36%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
funny 13%
emotional 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 3%
dark 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 41% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Violence, WarMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Infertility, Genocide
981 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061474101
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 25 August 2009
Description
Anathem is perhaps the most brilliant literary invention to date from the incomparable Neal Stephenson, who rocked the world with Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, and The Baroque Cycle. Now he imagines an alternate universe where scientists, philosopher...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,466 reviews
Moods
challenging 70%
mysterious 63%
reflective 53%
informative 36%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 14%
tense 14%
funny 13%
emotional 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 3%
dark 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 41% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Violence, WarMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Infertility, Genocide