A review by jfogg
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott

challenging funny informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Flatland is such a neat introduction to spatial dimensions for a general audience, with an engaging story to boot. It's also an unexpectedly pointed critique of 19th century classism and misogyny. Some of the language is dated now, but its reasonably readable. The illustrations helped there too.