Engine Summer by John Crowley

Engine Summer

John Crowley

209 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Born into the community of Truthful Speakers one thousand years after the Storm, he was raised on stories of the old days -- a world filled with saints, a world in which all things were possible, a world which finally destroyed itself. In love wit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 72%
mysterious 72%
sad 54%
adventurous 18%
emotional 18%
informative 9%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Average rating

3.91

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