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318 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472111586
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 14 March 1971
Description
Considered one of the great dystopian thrillers - alongside A Clockwork Orange and Brave New World- Ira Levin's terrifying glimpse into the future continues to fascinate readers even forty years after publication.Set in a seemingly perfect global ...
Community Reviews Summary of 664 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
dark 51%
reflective 48%
tense 42%
challenging 21%
emotional 18%
hopeful 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 6%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 29% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, ViolenceModerate
Misogyny, KidnappingMinor
Suicide, Lesbophobia318 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472111586
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 14 March 1971
Description
Considered one of the great dystopian thrillers - alongside A Clockwork Orange and Brave New World- Ira Levin's terrifying glimpse into the future continues to fascinate readers even forty years after publication.Set in a seemingly perfect global ...
Community Reviews Summary of 664 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
dark 51%
reflective 48%
tense 42%
challenging 21%
emotional 18%
hopeful 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 6%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 29% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, ViolenceModerate
Misogyny, KidnappingMinor
Suicide, Lesbophobia