Flatland (Enhanced Illustrated Edition) by Edwin A. Abbott

Flatland (Enhanced Illustrated Edition)

Edwin A. Abbott

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112 pages | first published 1884

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First published in 1884, Edwin A. Abbott's classic novella is many things: a biting social satire on Victorian society, an exhortation to literally think outside the box (or, if you're a privileged Spacelander, outside the cube), and above all a t...
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Summary of 3727 reviews

Moods

informative 56%
reflective 51%
challenging 41%
funny 34%
lighthearted 23%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 38%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | N/A: 20% | A mix: 15% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 10%

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