A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.

A Canticle for Leibowitz

St. Leibowitz #1

Walter M. Miller Jr.

311 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction speculative fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Isaac Edward Leibowitz was his name⁠—a scientist who had managed to survive the Flame Deluge that destroyed civilization. But the human spirit dos not die easily, and so even in the midst of devastation and chaos, Leibowitz found a purpose. He ded...

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Moods

reflective 73%
dark 67%
challenging 65%
sad 32%
funny 25%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 19%
emotional 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 37%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 31% | No: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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