311 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
Babel-17, winner of the Nebula Award for best novel of the year, is a fascinating tale of a famous poet bent on deciphering a secret language that is the key to the enemy’s deadly force, a task that requires she travel with a splendidly improbable...
Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews
Moods
challenging 42%
reflective 38%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 14%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
fast 47%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 29% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Confinement, Death
311 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Babel-17, winner of the Nebula Award for best novel of the year, is a fascinating tale of a famous poet bent on deciphering a secret language that is the key to the enemy’s deadly force, a task that requires she travel with a splendidly improbable...
Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews
Moods
challenging 42%
reflective 38%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 14%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
fast 47%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 29% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Confinement, Death