Pygmalion's Spectacles by Stanley G. Weinbaum

Pygmalion's Spectacles

Stanley G. Weinbaum

48 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging slow-paced
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You drink, ' said the elfin, bearded face, 'to make real a dream. Is it not so? Either to dream that what you seek is yours, or else to dream that what you hate is conquered. You drink to escape reality, and the irony is that even reality is a dream.

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Moods

emotional 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
relaxing 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.25

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