The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing World by Margaret Cavendish

The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing World

Margaret Cavendish

240 pages • first pub 1666 (editions)

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In this remarkable proto-science fiction story from 1666--which also bear striking resemblances with modern fantasy--the author Lady Margaret Cavendish explores an allegorical and satirical world, which she finds through a portal at the North Pole...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
reflective 60%
challenging 50%
funny 30%
informative 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.09

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