The Sheep Look Up by John Brunner

The Sheep Look Up

John Brunner with James John Bell (Contributor), David Brin (Contributor)

388 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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An enduring classic, this book offers a dramatic and prophetic look at the potential consequences of the escalating destruction of Earth. In this nightmare society, air pollution is so bad that gas masks are commonplace. Infant mortality is up, an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 332 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
challenging 68%
sad 59%
reflective 45%
tense 27%
emotional 18%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
mysterious 9%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 42%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 36% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 44% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 27%

Average rating

3.85

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