Aniara: An Epic Science Fiction Poem by Harry Martinson

Aniara: An Epic Science Fiction Poem

Harry Martinson with Leif Sjöberg, Stephen Klass

157 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics poetry science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The great Swedish writer Harry Martinson published his masterpiece, Aniara, during the height of the Cold War - right after the Soviet Union announced that it had exploded the hydrogen bomb. Aniara is the story of a luxurious space ship, loaded wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

sad 88%
dark 66%
reflective 66%
emotional 44%
challenging 33%
mysterious 11%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 71% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

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3.84

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