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290 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250262059
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Tor.com
Publication date: 02 February 2021
Description
Showing that truth is stranger than fiction, Sylvain Neuvel's A History of What Comes Next weaves a sci-fi thriller that blends a fast moving, darkly satirical look at 1930s rocketry with the amorality of progress, and the nature of violence.Alway...
Community Reviews Summary of 963 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
tense 51%
dark 44%
informative 35%
emotional 21%
challenging 18%
reflective 13%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 9%
funny 6%
sad 5%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 20% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, HomophobiaModerate
Forced institutionalization, Rape, GoreMinor
Child death, Self harm, Suicide290 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250262059
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Tor.com
Publication date: 02 February 2021
Description
Showing that truth is stranger than fiction, Sylvain Neuvel's A History of What Comes Next weaves a sci-fi thriller that blends a fast moving, darkly satirical look at 1930s rocketry with the amorality of progress, and the nature of violence.Alway...
Community Reviews Summary of 963 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
tense 51%
dark 44%
informative 35%
emotional 21%
challenging 18%
reflective 13%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 9%
funny 6%
sad 5%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 20% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, HomophobiaModerate
Forced institutionalization, Rape, GoreMinor
Child death, Self harm, Suicide